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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more
ACC is changing how it buys AI services
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC is changing how it buys AI services By Elizabeth Urbaniak, Public Affairs Assistant ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - Sgt. 1st Class Angela Kim, contracting officer, and Ben Graw, contract specialist, within the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Arsenal Strategic Competitions and Innovations Branch, Global Logistics Directorate, have been working with the Army Contracting Command G6  more
AccuWeather Warns Dangerous Wildfire Smoke Is Expected to Continue Across Northwestern United State as Total Damage and Economic Losses Mount
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * AccuWeather Warns Dangerous Wildfire Smoke Is Expected to Continue Across Northwestern United State as Total Damage and Economic Losses Mount * Preliminary Total Damage and Economic Loss Estimated at $4 Billion to $6 Billion and Could Increase as Fires Continue AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center - August 4, 2026 - Multi  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has 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 conspiracies to ar  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
Alianza Americas Condemns 'Inhumane' Detention Policies Following Death of Salvadoran Man at Delaney Hall
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * This has to stop now! Another life lost as a result of inhumane immigration policies. Democracy Edwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man who had been detained for six weeks on immigration grounds at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, died over the weekend. Edwin had underlying medical conditions--high  more
America First Policy Institute: America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping Executive Summary The U.S. beef cow herd has contracted for seven straight years, falling to 27.6 million head on January 1, 2026--the smallest since 1961 (USDA NASS 2026a; Peel 2026a). But the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) July 2026 Cattle report shows the long decline approaching its end: the all-cattle invento  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi  more
Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LAUNCHES ELECTION RESOURCE HUB, ENCOURAGES ILLINOISANS TO MAKE VOTING PLAN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LAUNCHES ELECTION RESOURCE HUB, ENCOURAGES ILLINOISANS TO MAKE VOTING PLAN * Chicago - On the first day Illinois voters can apply to vote by mail in the November general election, Attorney General Kwame Raoul launched an election resource hub on his office's website to help educate voters on their rights and options for voting. It has been the longstanding practi  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of  more
CASSIDY, DURBIN DELIVER JOINT SPEECH URGING SENATE TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE SOCIAL SECURITY BECOMES INSOLVENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * CASSIDY, DURBIN DELIVER JOINT SPEECH URGING SENATE TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE SOCIAL SECURITY BECOMES INSOLVENT * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a joint speech on the U.S. Senate floor emphasizing the dire need for congressional action to address Social Security's looming insolvency. The Social Security trust fund is expected to become insolvent in   more
CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] (TNSbrep) -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * New CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate * Two new reports from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) find that California has multiple pote  more
Cedarville Students Use AI To Tackle Space Debris
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Students Use AI To Tackle Space Debris * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer Low Earth orbit -the region of space extending approximately 1,200 miles above Earth's surface -supports thousands of communications, navigation and Earth-observation satellites that enable critical services, including global internet connectivity, weather forecasting, disaster monitoring and scientific resear  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team: * * * States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions - Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to   more
Circana: U.S. B2B Technology Revenue Grows 10% in First Half of 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. B2B Technology Revenue Grows 10% in First Half of 2026; Growth Expected to Moderate in the Second Half, Reports Circana Cloud, software and services, and IT hardware continue to support business technology spending as o  more
City Colleges of Chicago Launches its First AI Degree Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Launches its First AI Degree Program * New degree pathway at City Colleges prepares students to build the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies CHICAGO-(August 5, 2026) - City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) today announced the launch of its first college credit Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree program at Wilbur Wright College, marking a significant milestone in exp  more
Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: * * * Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care * Aug. 5, 2026 Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in  more
Construction Executive Names Troutman Pepper Locke Among Nation's Top Construction Law Firms
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Construction Executive Names Troutman Pepper Locke Among Nation's Top Construction Law Firms * Firm Once Again Secures Top 10 Finish Among More Than 600 US Firms, Building on Track Record of Top-Tier National Recognition Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Construction Practice Group has once again earned a place among the nation's elite, ranking No. 6 on Construct  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Landmark Dark Energy Survey Maps the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 6 (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, Durbin Join Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid * August 05, 2026 #The entire Senate Democratic Caucus called for withdrawal of CMS rule imposing strict requirements on Americans trying to get and keep Medicaid coverage [WASHINGTON D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined all members of the Senate Democratic Cauc  more
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Politically Targeted and Illegally Cancelled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Politically Targeted and Illegally Cancelled * August 04, 2026 #The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics [WASHINGTON D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duc  more
Duckworth-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate * August 05, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT), Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to help prevent youth suicide successfully passed through the Senate. The Senators' bipartisan Youth Poisoning Prevention Act would ban high-concentr  more
Duckworth-Murkowski Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Dangers of AI Toys Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Murkowski Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Dangers of AI Toys Passes Committee * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to help protect children from the dangers posed by toys that use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots successfully passed through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Tra  more
DuPont Strengthens Corian Design Distribution Network With Hallmark and Parksite
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Aug. 6 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * DuPont Strengthens Corian(R) Design Distribution Network with Hallmark and Parksite New distribution alignment improves regional service, increases product availability, and provides continued support for the 2026 Nature in Motion color launch - DuPont(TM) Corian(R) Design today announced it has enhanced its distribution partnership with Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. and Parksite, increasing c  more
Durbin Condemns Blatant Trump Administration Corruption In Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing Opening Statement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Blatant Trump Administration Corruption In Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing Opening Statement * August 05, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and the Trump  more
Durbin Questions Witnesses On Protecting Consumers' Privacy During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses On Protecting Consumers' Privacy During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * August 04, 2026 #Durbin calls for the passage of his bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, which would crack down on swipe fees WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judi  more
Durbin Sounds Alarm On The Trump Administration Upending Head Start & Continuing Attacks On Special Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Sounds Alarm On The Trump Administration Upending Head Start & Continuing Attacks On Special Education * August 04, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today questioned witnesses at Senator Mazie Hirono's (D-HI) spotlight forum entitled "Breaking the Promise: How Relocating the IDEA Will Be Detrimental to Students and Families." During the forum, Durbin soun  more
Durbin Statement On Appellate Court Ruling Approving $11 Billion In Borrower Defense Claims For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Appellate Court Ruling Approving $11 Billion In Borrower Defense Claims For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges * August 05, 2026 #The class action lawsuit was originally filed during the first Trump Administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit rul  more
Durbin, Duckworth Join Call To Stop Red Tape Requirements In Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Join Call To Stop Red Tape Requirements In Medicaid * August 05, 2026 #The entire Senate Democratic Caucus called for withdrawal of CMS rule imposing strict requirements on Americans trying to get and keep Medicaid coverage WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined all members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in  more
Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer * Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors are particularly good at preventing the body's natural immune cells from mounting a strong attack. Researchers at the University of Chicago report a promising new strateg  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Analysis Finds Disparities in Aging Gas Infrastructure Across Chicago Neighborhoods
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New analysis finds disparities in aging gas infrastructure across Chicago neighborhoods Statistical analysis of Peoples Gas data identifies disparities in aging gas infrastructure and opportunities for smarter investments * New analysis: The first statistical analysis of Peoples Gas' data, conducted by methane scientist Dr. Joe von Fischer on behalf of EDF, found significant disparities in ag  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Illinois Employers Must Pay Employees Who Serve on Jury Duty Starting January 1, 2027 - Your 5-Step Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Illinois Employers Must Pay Employees Who Serve on Jury Duty Starting January 1, 2027: Your 5-Step Plan Illinois just passed a law that will require employers with more than 25 employees to pay employees their regular wages while they're out serving on a jury. This new law takes effect on January 1, 2027, giving you a few months to update handbooks, payroll practices, and manager train  more
Harold Washington College Professor Honored with National Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Craft
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Harold Washington College Professor Honored with National Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Craft * Harold Washington College Associate Professor of Art Paul Wandless has been named one of five recipients of the 2026 Maxwell/Hanrahan Awards in Craft. The prestigious national award celebrates artists who reimagine traditional crafts in new and creative ways. Paul's work spans ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, sto  more
How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market * ASA members say the path forward requires deeper customer relationships, greater speed and service, and a clearer value proposition. EMERGE Best Practices Roundtables in Arlington, TX. Photo by Mike Miazga During the flurry of ASA events this spring, one of the most popular aspects for attendees continued to be the  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Guardianship and Advocacy Commission -- Compliance Examination'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Guardianship and Advocacy Commission -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: July 23, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 10 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 3 -- 7 -- 10 Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0 TOTAL: 3 -- 7 -- 10 F  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Illinois Department of Public Health -- Compliance Examination'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Illinois Department of Public Health -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: July 23, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 40 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 1 -- 6 -- 7 Category 2: 5 -- 28 -- 33 Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0 TOTAL: 6 -- 34   more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security -- Compliance Examination'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: July 21, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 18 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 1 -- 4 -- 5 Categor  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #19: DuPage County -- Financial Audit'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #19: DuPage County -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #19: DUPAGE COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Release Date: July 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 2 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #44: McHenry County -- Financial Audit'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #44: McHenry County -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #44: MCHENRY COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: July 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 4 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 2 -- 2 Category 2: 1 -- 0 -- 1 Category 3: 0 -- 1 -- 1 TOTAL: 1 -  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #45: Monroe and Randolph Counties -- Financial Audit'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #45: Monroe and Randolph Counties -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #45: MONROE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: July 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 1 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General CHRISTOPHER B. MEISTER, AU  more
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #49: Rock Island County -- Financial Audit'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #49: Rock Island County -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #49: ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Release Date: July 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 1 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General CHRISTOPHER B. MEISTER, AUDITOR GENERAL To ob  more
Infleqtion CEO Kinsella Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, Louisville, Colorado, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act (H.R. 9646): * * * I. Introduction Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026, introdu  more
Krishnamoorthi Presses BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Citing Evidence Linking Fossil Fuel Emissions to More Severe Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Presses BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Citing Evidence Linking Fossil Fuel Emissions to More Severe Wildfires * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent letters to the chief executive officers of BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell urging each company to take immediate steps to reduce carbon emissions, citing growing scienti  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate * AFGE says El-Sayed will fight for working people in Congress WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for election to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan in the 2026 elections. The general e  more
LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. * * LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. * The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, care  more
Littelfuse Named to Newsweek and Statista's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 List
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Littelfuse Named to Newsweek and Statista's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 List Fourth consecutive recognition reflects the company's role in enabling safe and efficient electrical energy transfer through innovation, operational excellence, and a values-driven culture. ROSEMONT, Ill.--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a leader in developing smart solutions that enabl  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or  more
New Technology Scams Are an Economic and Leadership Crisis
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * New Technology Scams Are an Economic and Leadership Crisis * Graphic courtesy Gallup/Mary Kelly For years, we have viewed scams as unfortunate crimes that happen to individuals. Someone receives a suspicious email, answers a fraudulent phone call, or clicks on the wrong website. Money disappears. The victim feels embarrassed. Life moves on. Except it doesn't  more
Northern Trust Re-Appointed by The General Pension and Social Security Authority
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Re-Appointed by The General Pension and Social Security Authority * Asset Servicing News | August 5, 2026 # UAE Federal Pension Fund Mandate Highlights Northern Trust's Asset Owner Expertise in the Middle East ABU DHABI - The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has renewed its mandate with Nort  more
Northwestern University: Urban Tree Shade Shrinks, Mortality Rises
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises New study finds that protecting mature trees could help save lives * Study tracked association between death rates and tree canopy changes across 11 years in Chicago * Overall tree canopy per year was less important than year-to-year changes for mortality risk * South and West side neighborhoods experience hot summers, greater absolute canopy   more
NSC Awards 75 Veterans with 2026 Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Awards 75 Veterans with 2026 Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council, in partnership with Boeing, has awarded 75 recipients the 2026 Advanced Safety Certificate(r) (ASC) Scholarship for Veterans. The scholarship program aids U.S. military veterans as they advance in professional careers in environmental, health and safety (EH  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads * Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agenci  more
Rep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library Broadband
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library Broadband * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led 50 of his colleagues in demanding continued support of the E-Rate program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fund broadband for low-income schools and libraries. E-Rate provides libraries and schools with discounts of 20 to 90% on t  more
Rush Copley Cited for Excellence in Stroke Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Rush University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Rush Copley Cited for Excellence in Stroke Care Awards recognize treatments that save lives, reduce disability - Rush Copley Medical Center was recently recognized by both the American Heart Association and the Joint Commission for stroke care. The medical center received the Gold Plus achievement award from the American Heart Association for following nationally recognized guidelines to provide ap  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co  more
Save the Date: American Boating Congress Set for May 17-19, 2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Save the Date: American Boating Congress Set for May 17-19, 2027 * Mark your calendars: the American Boating Congress (ABC) will take place May 17-19, 2027, in Washington, D.C., bringing the recreational boating industry together for three days of advocacy, engagement, and direct conversations with federal policymakers. ABC is the industry's premier advocac  more
Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest * (Washington, D.C., August 4, 2026) - Today, at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America's farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. These actions incl  more
Senate Bill 714 and House Bill 4273 Signed Into Law; Illinois Residents Likely to Experience Higher Home and Auto Insurance Costs and Fewer Coverage Options Amid Record Breaking Severe Weather and Persistent Inflation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Senate Bill 714 and House Bill 4273 Signed Into Law; Illinois Residents Likely to Experience Higher Home and Auto Insurance Costs and Fewer Coverage Options Amid Record Breaking Severe Weather and Persistent Inflation * The Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and the National Associatio  more
Shane Marshall Joins Sidley as Chief Information Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Shane Marshall Joins Sidley as Chief Information Officer * Chicago - Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Shane Marshall has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer (CIO). He has 23 years of experience, with more than 19 years of experience at Accenture, most recently serving as Global Lead - Enterprise Platforms where he led a global technology organization  more
Sidley Represents Corient in Partnership with Summit Trail Advisors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Corient in Partnership with Summit Trail Advisors * Sidley is representing Corient, a leading multi-family office and non-bank wealth manager focused on serving ultra-high- and high-net-worth clients, as it expands its platform with the addition of Summit Trail Advisors, a registered investment advisor managing more than US$21 billion in assets for ultra  more
Sidley Shortlisted for 2026 "Client Service Firm of the Year"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Shortlisted for 2026 "Client Service Firm of the Year" * Sidley has been shortlisted for recognition as the "Client Service Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2026. The category recognizes firms in the UK which, from responses provided in client feedback, have impressed "across a range of client service metrics." The annual Legal Business Awards celebr  more
Sidley Wins Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" and Earns Multiple Honors at the Texas Legal Awards 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Wins Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" and Earns Multiple Honors at the Texas Legal Awards 2026 * Sidley earned "Litigation Department of the Year" honors in the Finance category at the Texas Legal Awards 2026, presented by Texas Lawyer. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has received the Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" honor. The   more
Southern Illinois University: Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen Receives 2026 Simon-Edgar Award
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen receives 2026 Simon-Edgar Award Deborah Frank Feinen, the mayor of Champaign, Illinois, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award for her years of hands-on, forward-looking leadership. Now in her third term as mayor, Feinen's journey in Champaign city government started in 2006 when she joined the city council as a  more
Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity * Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to Grand Appliance in connection with Platinum Equity's investment in the company. As part of the transaction, Grand Appliance will enter into a strategic partnership with R&B Wholesale Distributors, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and leading West Coast-based applianc  more
Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars * Taft is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has once again recognized its IP practice and attorneys in the 2026 IP Stars guide. The firm is "Recommended" in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and nationally. In addition, several of the firm's practitioners have received individual IP Stars honors   more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan 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 conspiracies to inflate  more
Toomey Named August COAP EOM
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Toomey Named August COAP EOM * MACOMB, IL - -The August Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month is Richard Toomey, assistant vice president for Student Success and Enrollment. Since joining the Western Illinois University community, Toomey has truly gone above and beyond, especially over the past month by creating the new recruitment plan for the university. Often found w  more
U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A team of food science and human nutrition students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were the creme de la creme at the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association College Bowl Competition in Chicago on July 14. The Illinois team defeated the University of C  more
UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 4 [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: * * * UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results * Second Quarter 20261 * Strong revenue growth of 5.2% to $816 million, including 6.6% organic revenue growth * Net income of $254 million increased 161.9%, Adjusted Net Inc  more
University of Mary Washington Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers,  more
Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A  more
Wildfire Devastation Demands Action: Congress Must Pass the Fix Our Forests Act Now
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Wildfire Devastation Demands Action: Congress Must Pass the Fix Our Forests Act Now * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement calling on Congress to pass the Fix Our Forests Act (S. 1462). The following statement may be attributed to David A. Sampson, APCIA's president and CEO: "The d  more