Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Honorable Robert Cekada
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service
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23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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AIDS Run & Walk CommunityDirect Profile: Legal Council for Health Justice's Emily Decker on the Importance of Shared Fundraising and Community Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news:
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AIDS Run & Walk CommunityDirect Profile: Legal Council for Health Justice's Emily Decker on the importance of shared fundraising and community care
On Sept. 26, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) will hold its 25th annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago at Soldier Field. Thousands of people are expected to participate and raise funds to support AFC and HIV sector organizations across Chicagoland.
Some community
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Air Force greenlights long-range JDAM production
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Air Force greenlights long-range JDAM production
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 5, 2026 - The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE:BA] a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit (PDU) Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR), a precision-guided munition
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Allstate announces availability of second quarter 2026 results
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Allstate announces availability of second quarter 2026 results
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has filed a Form 8-K reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. You can find the Form 8-K, including the earnings release and investor supplement, on the company's page at sec.gov. These materials are also now available
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Amid Attacks on Due Process, Campaign Forges Ahead to Introduce a Bill to Ensure Legal Representation for All People Facing Deportation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news:
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Amid Attacks on Due Process, Campaign Forges Ahead to Introduce a Bill to Ensure Legal Representation for All People Facing Deportation
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Senator Adam Schiff (CA) reintroduced the Fairness to Freedom Act-landmark legislation that would establish a right to legal representation for anyone facing deportation. This legislation is crucial as the
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ATF Proposed Gun Regulation Changes Face Opposition From Chicago Columbus And San Francisco Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.Regulations.gov.
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Department of Justice
9 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Four Proposed Rulemakings
- ATF Docket No. ATF-2026-0008, RIN 1140-AA85,
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, CITY OF CHICAGO SUE PULLMAN INNOVATIONS OVER AIR POLLUTION AND EXCESSIVE ODORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, CITY OF CHICAGO SUE PULLMAN INNOVATIONS OVER AIR POLLUTION AND EXCESSIVE ODORS
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Filing follows complaints by residents living near the Southeast Side facility who have reported being exposed to debilitating odors and illegal air pollution
CHICAGO -Today, Attorney General Kwame Raoul was joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago in filing a lawsui
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Iowa Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Iowa Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 6, 2026
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From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Iowa were 81,954, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 70,010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissio
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in South Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in South Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 6, 2026
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From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in South Dakota were 22,937, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 21,717, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Ass
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Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Urge ATF to Maintain Indefinite Firearms Record Retention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE AND GIFFORDS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: FIREARMS RECORD RETENTION PERIODS
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES
DOCKET NOS. ATF-2026-0003; ATF 2025R-08P
RIN 1140-AA95
BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
840 FIRST ST. NE SUI
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Joanna LeFebvre, policy analyst on the State Fiscal Policy Team:
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To Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers
Every child should have access to a quality public education that prepares them for long-term opportunity and success. Yet lawmakers in many states continue jeopardizing that promise by increasing funding for p
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Circana: Rising Prices and Americans' Focus on Value Keeps Consumer Technology Revenue Growth on a Moderate Track Through 2028
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 (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:
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Rising Prices and Americans' Focus on Value Keeps Consumer Technology Revenue Growth on a Moderate Track Through 2028
Notebook PCs' share of total U.S. tech revenue projected to reach a five-year high in 2026.
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The trajec
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Cities of Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco Strongly Oppose ATF Proposed Gun Rule Changes That Weaken Background Checks And Increase Gun Violence Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.Regulations.gov.
Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Department of Justice 9 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20226
Re: Four Proposed Rulemakings -
ATF Docket No. ATF-2026-0008, RIN 1140-AA85, Proposed Ru
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Constellation Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Results
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 7 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Constellation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Earnings Release Highlights
* GAAP Net Income of $1.42 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $2.55 per share for the second quarter of 2026
* Raising full-year Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range to $11.50 -
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CSIS Issues Commentary: End of 'As-Is' - Could AI Undermine Software's U.S. Legal Shield?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Sezaneh Seymour, adjunct fellow (non-resident) in the Strategic Technologies Program:
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The End of "As-Is": Could AI Undermine Software's U.S. Legal Shield?
Every August, the cybersecurity industry descends on Las Vegas for hacker summer camp. Walk the expo floor and you will hear bold pitches about AI: autonomous agents that find previously undiscovered vulnerabili
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Culver-Stockton College Adds Women's Flag Football
CANTON, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Culver-Stockton College Adds Women's Flag Football
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Wildcats will hire a head coach this year and take the field in Spring 2028.
Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will add women's flag football to its varsity athletic offerings, with the Wildcats scheduled to begin competition in Spring 2028.
According to C-SC Director of Athletics Pat Atwell, the College expects to name the program's first head coach in the
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump's Authoritarian Takeover, Restore IG Independence and Defend Our Democracy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump's Authoritarian Takeover, Restore IG Independence and Defend Our Democracy
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in unveiling the For Our Republic Act, a comprehensive legislative package to fight back against President Trump's aggressive auth
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Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Push to Stop Trump from Hiding the True Cost of the Iran War and Dishonoring the Sacrifices of Our Heroes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Push to Stop Trump from Hiding the True Cost of the Iran War and Dishonoring the Sacrifices of Our Heroes
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today led 17 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would stop Donald Trump's desperate attempt to obscure how long his illegal war against Iran has lasted,
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Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Discuss with General Boyd the National Guard's Plan to Deactivate the Springfield 183rd Wing's Centralized Repair Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Discuss with General Boyd the National Guard's Plan to Deactivate the Springfield 183rd Wing's Centralized Repair Facility
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today spoke with Illinois Adjutant General Major General Rodney Boyd about the National Guard's plan to
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Judiciary Committee Hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Durbin first questioned Anna St. John, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, about her opposition to ending forced arbitratio
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Durbin To Republican Colleagues: Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin To Republican Colleagues: Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General
Durbin: "If there is ever a moment in history when we need an Attorney General above reproach, who is clearly dedicated to ending corruption... it's right now."
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today led his colleagues in speec
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EEOC Sues North American Lighting Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues North American Lighting Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Federal agency charges automotive lighting manufacturer with failing to accommodate pregnant and nursing employees at its Illinois plants
CHICAGO -Automotive lighting manufacturer North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) violated federal law by discriminating against a class of pregnant employees since July 2023, th
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EverThrive Illinois Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Maternal and Postpartum Health Under Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: CMS-2454-IFC, Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
We write to comment on the Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule (IFR) with Comment Period, CMS-2454-IFC. We strongly oppose the proposed changes in the IFR and urge CMS to withdraw it.
EverTh
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For a 7th Year, Elmhurst U. Is Named a Top Program Supporting Transfer Students
ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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For a 7th Year, Elmhurst U. Is Named a Top Program Supporting Transfer Students
For the seventh year in a row, Elmhurst University has been recognized as one of the most transfer-friendly colleges and universities in the country.
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Elmhurst U. was recently named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the outstanding programs the University has created to support students
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Plesac, Martinez Acquisitions Boost Gary SouthShore, Goldeyes Third to String Together Double Digit Wins, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - A pair of former big leaguers now calling Gary SouthSh
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
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HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado.
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High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a va
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
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IP STARS, a leading guide to intellectual property law firms and lawyers, has recognized Husch Blackwell nationally in ITC litigation, patent disputes, patent prosecution, and trademark disputes in the 2026 edition published by Managing IP. Additionally, eight firm partners were recognized
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ICYMI: AFP-IL, Rep. Bost Give School Backpacks to Families, Highlight Federal Tax Relief
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AFP-IL, Rep. Bost Give School Backpacks to Families, Highlight Federal Tax Relief
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HARRISBURG, IL -On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) joined Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) to hand out backpacks to Illinois families ahead of the new school year.
The event highlighted Governor J.B. Pritzker's failure to opt in to the education tax credit create
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints 13 Judges to Circuit Court of Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS 13 JUDGES TO CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of 13 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. These appointments were made out of public necessity to ensure an adequate level of judicial staffing in Cook County.
Each appointee has received recent positive ratings following interviews and evaluations from th
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Timothy Evans to First District Appellate Court
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HON. TIMOTHY EVANS TO FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy C. Evans to the First District Appellate Court.
Judge Evans is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Terrence J. Lavin on March 31, 2026. The appointment is effective August 17, 202
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints Judge Michael Cabonargi to Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS JUDGE MICHAEL CABONARGI TO NINTH SUBCIRCUIT OF COOK COUNTY
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cabonargi to the Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County.
Judge Cabonargi is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Sanjay T. Tailor to the Supreme Court in January 2026. The appo
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urges Strict Drain Tile Setbacks to Protect Prairie Pothole Wetlands and Waterfowl Habitat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5 August 2026
Policy and Regulations Branch
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
ATTN: FWS-R6-ES-2026-2641 National Wildlife Refuge System; Request for Information on Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks
Ms. Madonna Baucum:
The Illinois Department of N
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Illinois Ducks Unlimited Urges Support for Drain Tile Setback Rule to Protect Waterfowl Habitats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240
Re: Support for the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule
Dear Director Nesvik:
As the Ducks Unlimited State Council Chairman for Illinois, I w
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Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to
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Indiana, Illinois Drinking Water Enforcement Authority Wins EPA Approval
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved revisions to the public water system supervision programs in Indiana and Illinois, determining both states meet federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for administering specified drinking water regulations.
Requests for a public hearing are due by September 8, 2026.
For Indiana, the EPA approved revisions covering four National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: the Ground Water Rule, Lead and Copper Ru
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Joel Snyder, pioneer of the study and practice of photography, 1941-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Joel Snyder, pioneer of the study and practice of photography, 1941-2026
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Joel Snyder, among the first scholars in the United States hired to teach the history of photography, died on June 5. He was 84.
Snyder, a professor emeritus in the Department of Art History, joined the University of Chicago faculty in 1969 and, for over five decades, helped establish a field of study at a moment when photography
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Krishnamoorthi Applauds Senate Committee Advancement of His Bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Applauds Senate Committee Advancement of His Bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today applauded the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's unanimous approval of the bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, legislation he co-led in the House to tear down the paper ceiling by expandin
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Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers on Reports China Is Rearming Iran with Air Defense Missiles, Warns U.S. Servicemembers Face Greater Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers on Reports China Is Rearming Iran with Air Defense Missiles, Warns U.S. Servicemembers Face Greater Risk
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, today sent a letter to Secretary
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Mayer Brown Named "Key Player" by India Business Law Journal's 2026 Report
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown named "Key Player" by India Business Law Journal's 2026 report
Mayer Brown has been recognized as a "Key Player" for India-related work in India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) 2026 report, marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition.
The recognition follows a comprehensive selection process that includes extensive consultations wi
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Mayer Brown: Michel Sancovski Participates in Discussions on Key Compliance Challenges, Corporate Governance, and the Impact of FTO Designations on Companies
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Michel Sancovski Participates in Discussions on Key Compliance Challenges, Corporate Governance, and the Impact of FTO Designations on Companies
The global regulatory landscape has introduced new challenges for compliance programs, corporate governance structures, and internal investigations across companies and financial institutions. In this context, discussions related to risk ma
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More Than 2.4 Million Meals Distributed Across the UK Through Felix's Food Redistribution Network with the Support of ADM Cares
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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More Than 2.4 Million Meals Distributed Across the UK Through Felix's Food Redistribution Network with the Support of ADM Cares
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ROLLE - ADM Cares, ADM's corporate social investment program, supported the redistribution of approximately 2.26 million pounds (1,025 metric tonnes) of high-quality surplus food to communiti
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire
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Newmark Arranges Full-Building, 150,316-SF Industrial Lease for Dynamic Manufacturing in Forest Park, Illinois
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Full-Building, 150,316-SF Industrial Lease for Dynamic Manufacturing in Forest Park, Illinois
Newmark announces the Company has arranged a long-term, full-building industrial lease totaling 150,316 square feet on behalf of the tenant, Dynamic Manufacturing, at 7801 Industrial Drive in Forest Park, Illin
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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Rise in Q2
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Rise in Q2
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TORONTO - Canadian pension plan returns rose in the second quarter, supported by robust equity market performance, with the median pension plan returning 6.6% for the quarter and 6.8% year-to-date, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe.
G
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era
Long before artificial intelligence became a defining topic in legal education, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Emerson Tiller was asking a broader question: How should law schools prepare students for a profession that is rapidly changing?
During more than two decades at Northwestern Pritzker Law, that question has sha
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NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips
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Key takeaways
* UCLA will lead a three-year national initiative to create a unified environment for research computing, data and scientific applications across several National Science Foundation-supported national computing centers and two cloud platforms.
* The project will create a browser-based interface c
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Property-Casualty Insurers Mobilize Rapid Response to Assist Spokane Complex Wildfire Victims
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Property-Casualty Insurers Mobilize Rapid Response to Assist Spokane Complex Wildfire Victims
Insurers Deploy Claims Teams, Catastrophe Resources and On-the-Ground Assistance for Impacted Washington Families
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Property-casualty insurers are mobilizing significant catastrophe response resources to help individuals, families and busi
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Protect and Serve Act Reintroduced in Senate
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release:
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Protect and Serve Act Reintroduced in Senate
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Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the reintroduction of S. 5214, the "Protect and Serve Act." The bipartisan bill is the product of months of work between the FOP and staff in the offices of Thomas R. Tillis (R-NC) and Christopher A. Coons (D-DE).
"I want to t
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Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations Recommend Lifecycle Analysis and Expanded Metrics for DOE Building Energy Code Cost-Effectiveness Methodology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Response to DOE Request for Information Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes
Docket No. EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034
Submitted by: Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations
August 3, 2026
The undersigned Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REE
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Rep. Kelly awards $850,000 to City of Paxton for Market Street streetscape improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly awards $850,000 to City of Paxton for Market Street streetscape improvements
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Paxton, IL. - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined state Sen. Chris Balkema, state Rep. Jason Bunting, and Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold yesterday to award $850,000 in federal funding to the City of Paxton to continue streetscape improvements along Market Street in the city's downtown core. Rep. Kelly secured the fun
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Rush University Medical Center: Making the 'Impossible' Possible Through Dedication to Discovery
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Rush University Medical Center issued the following news:
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Making the 'Impossible' Possible Through Dedication to Discovery
Trailblazing Rush neurosurgeon Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, helps patients achieve their healthiest lives, inspires students
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For world-renowned neurosurgeon and innovator Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD, "impossible" simply means a solution has yet to be discovered.
Guided by that belief, Dr. Fessler has spent decades helping people with
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Sen. Warren, Rep. Schakowsky Issue Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 22, 2026
The Honorable Jamieson Greer
United States Trade Representative
Executive Office of the President
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Dear Ambassador Greer:
We write with concerns that Big Tech lobbyists are attempting to use the United States-Mexico
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Sen. Warren, Reps. Khanna, Krishnamoorthi Issue Letter to Barclays Group Chairman Higgins
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Barclays Group Chairman Nigel Higgins:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 22, 2026
Nigel Higgins
Group Chairman
Barclays
1 Churchill Place
London, E14 5HP
United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Higgins:
We write regarding Barclays' efforts to i
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Southern Illinois University Center for Family Medicine Urges CMS to Amend Medicaid Community Engagement Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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SIU Community Health Center Programs Integrating Medical, Behavioral and Dental Health With 16 sites across Central and Southern Illinois
Health Center Locations Springfield Quincy Decatur Carbondale Jacksonville Lincoln Taylorville Pittsfield
Administrative Offices SIU Center for Family Medicine 520 N. 4th Street, S
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development Urges FAA to Protect First Amendment Rights and Public Oversight of Animal Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
DOCKET NO. FAA-2026-4558
August 4, 2026
Sean Duffy Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
Re: Designation-Restrict the Ope
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Survivors of Mass Shootings Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Revising Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226
Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0001; RIN 1140-AA82 Comment
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan
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DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named to the State Bar of Michigan's 2026 "A Lawyer Helps" Pro Bono Honor Roll, earning recognition for the firm's collective pro bono hours and the individual contributions of six attorneys. The Honor Roll celebrates attorneys, law firms, and corpor
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UIS co-hosts international AI video competition for high school students
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS co-hosts international AI video competition for high school students
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The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the University of Illinois System's Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American Students Initiative (I-MMAS), is inviting high school students to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence through an international video competition and free virt
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Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Advances in Senate
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WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood's legislation to rename the Plainfield Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. The Senate version of the legislation
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UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty
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The University of North Florida welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall.
These educators and researchers add to UNF's expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience.
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Fellows
The cohort of former senior climate and energy leaders to enrich the UChicago community and share knowledge.
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The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is excited to announce its 2026-2027 cohort of Distinguished Fellows. New to the cohort this year is Jose Alexandre Scheinkman, a profes
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USTelecom - The Broadband Association President Spalter Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications":
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Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to
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Virginia Tech: Researchers Begin to Uncover How Cryptococcus Shifts From Silent Infection to Killer Fungus
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Researchers begin to uncover how cryptococcus shifts from silent infection to killer fungus
By Kevin Myatt
A game of chess would be impossible to play if one didn't know what pieces occupied what squares and didn't understand how each piece moved.
That is the problem researchers have faced in devising any sort of treatment strategy for cryptococcal infections.
Kirsten Nielsen, professor of microbiology
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White Family Control Group Seeks Stake in Indiana Banking Co.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- An application has been filed under the Change in Bank Control Act seeking approval for Amanda Brooke Boger and Natalie Blyth Boger, both of Lexington, North Carolina, along with certain minor children of Covington, Indiana, to join the White Family Control Group, a group acting in concert.
The application would allow them to acquire voting shares of Piper Holdings Inc. and indirectly acquire voting shares of The Fountain Trust Company, both of Covington, Indiana.
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