Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
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As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to ann
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A Better Wisconsin Together: Editorial - Pay-to-Play Style Politics is the Tom Tiffany Way
MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Editorial: Pay-to-Play Style Politics is the Tom Tiffany Way
Tiffany has repeatedly sold out the working people and middle class in Wisconsin for the benefit of the billionaires and special interests
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Last summer, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany voted for a massive tax giveaway to billionaires, paid for by cuts to health care
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Alianza Americas: ICE Cannot Try to Distance Itself From the Deaths of Detainees by Releasing Them at the Last Minute
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICE cannot try to distance itself from the deaths of detainees by releasing them at the last minute
On July 18, Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man, was detained by ICE in Delaney Hall, NJ. On July 19, Jose suffered a medical emergency that the nurse described as seizures. Jose was rushed to a hospital. On July 22,
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Allstate invests in the people behind every claim with new industry-leading training campus
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Allstate invests in the people behind every claim with new industry-leading training campus
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Key takeaways:
* Allstate opens a state-of-the-art 33,000-square-foot Allstate Claims University campus in Dallas, investing in the expertise of the 23,000 claims professionals who support approximately 8.5 million claims each year.
* Through im
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America First Policy Institute: Iowa - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Iowa: The Great American Comeback
The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land on Top of Iowa's New Flat Tax
On January 1, 2025, Iowa's income tax became a single flat 3.8% rate--down from graduated rates topping out at 5.7% in 2024 (Iowa Capital Dispatch, 2025a), reform that lifted Iowa to #17 overall and #11 on the individual income tax component of the Tax Foundation's 2026 State Tax Compet
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America First Policy Institute: South Dakota - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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South Dakota: The Great American Comeback
The Economy: The Nation's Lowest Unemployment Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts
South Dakota shows what pro-growth policy delivers: no state income tax, the Nation's lowest unemployment rate, an economy that just topped $80 billion for the first time--and now the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation under the Working Families
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American Supply Association: Why Distribution Technology Projects Keep Hitting the Same Roadblocks
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Why Distribution Technology Projects Keep Hitting the Same Roadblocks
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Ask a distributor what technology work is underway this year and you usually get a list. An AI pilot somewhere in customer service or quoting. A CRM evaluation that has been on and off the table since last year. Phishing training, because the insurance carrier started asking about it at r
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: Excessive Cannabis Taxation Weeds Out Michigan Dispensaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian:
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Excessive Cannabis Taxation Weeds Out Michigan Dispensaries
Since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis, the state's legal market has been increasingly burdened by excessive and onerous taxes. With three separate taxes now applied to the product, the cost of operating legally has risen substantially, hurting businesses, driving up prices for consumers, and undermini
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Tax Hikes That David Crowley Supports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Guidi and Kiran Subramanian:
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List of Tax Hikes that David Crowley Supports
David Crowley and Francesca Hong during Democratic Primary debate at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 2026. by LaShawnda Jones is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license
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Known as the 400 year veto, Governor Tony Evers struck two digits and a hyphen in Wisconsin's 202
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights
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Attorneys general urge the court to uphold First Amendment protections, reject visa revocations and deportations based on political speech
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appe
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, RESTITUTION FROM FORMER ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEE OVER PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FRAUD
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, RESTITUTION FROM FORMER ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEE OVER PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FRAUD
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a former Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) employee was ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution for fraudulently receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
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Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.5 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area declined 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissio
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were down 0.6 percent over the past two months, up 3.2 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area fell 0.6 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices were down 0.2 percent in July, up 3.5 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9 percent, largely due
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Blumenthal Demands Investigation Into Detention Of Children In Federal Custody
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands Investigation Into Detention Of Children In Federal Custody
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[Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, wrote to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General T. March Bell demanding he launch a formal investigation the Office of Refugee Resettlement's evasion of its legal responsib
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Boeing names new president for Latin America and the Caribbean
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- 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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Boeing names new president for Latin America and the Caribbean
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Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, August 13, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] has appointed Celso Ferrer as president of Boeing Latin America and the Caribbean, effective September 4, 2026. In this role, he will be responsible for strengthening Boeing's operat
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Breakthru Beverage Teamsters Win Strike
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Breakthru Beverage Teamsters Win Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - After nearly three months on the picket line, over 215 drivers and warehouse workers at Breakthru Beverage facilities in Cicero, Ill. and St. Louis have won their strike. The members of Teamsters Locals 600, 688, and 710 were forced into
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ComEd Crews Continue Round-the-Clock Restoration as More Storms Move Through Region
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd Crews Continue Round-the-Clock Restoration as More Storms Move Through Region
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ComEd crews are working around the clock to restore power across northern Illinois following this week's severe storms, which brought wind gusts of up to 96 MPH and potential tornadoes that downed trees, power lines and utility poles. A new line of storms moved through the service terr
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ComEd Restores Power to More Than 80 Percent of Customers Impacted by August 11 and 12 Storms
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd Restores Power to More Than 80 Percent of Customers Impacted by August 11 and 12 Storms
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ComEd has restored power to more than 80 percent of customers impacted by the severe storms that moved through northern Illinois on August 11 and August 12, bringing destructive winds approaching 100 mph, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and multiple confirmed tornadoes acr
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Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: How to Have an Inclusive Collection Even When Your Institution Isn't
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: How to Have an Inclusive Collection Even When Your Institution Isn't
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CHICAGO -Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: How to Have an Inclusive Collection Even When Your Institution Isn't" on October 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. CDT. How can you ensure your collection is inclusive for all, even if your institution isn't focused on or su
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CPS Strengthens Leadership Team With Key Network and Central Office Appointments
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
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CPS Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Network and Central Office Appointments
The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday approved four key leadership appointments, strengthening Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) commitment to academic excellence, operational stability, and equitable opportunities for more than 315,000 students and their families.
These appointments place proven leaders in critical r
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Sunnyside Gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
Hazard: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Units: About 960
Consumer Contact: Sunnysid
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CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Litigation Review'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch:
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Litigation Review
Not unexpectedly, lawsuits over Trump's tariffs are multiplying like rabbits, so it is time to look at their status. One thing for certain: Since neither side will surrender, all these cases will end up in the Supreme Court's lap, which means final resolution is some distance away, probably next year.
First, the lawsuits
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Duckworth Joins Blumenthal in Reintroducing Legislation to Protect Airline Passengers and Crew from Toxic Cabin Air
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Blumenthal in Reintroducing Legislation to Protect Airline Passengers and Crew from Toxic Cabin Air
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation-joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) in reintroducing the Cabin Air Safety Act, bicameral legislation to prote
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Duckworth, Durbin, Sorensen Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin, Sorensen Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin
[JOSLIN, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today released the following statement on the announced closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin, Illinois, which will result in the loss of about 2,500 union jobs in
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Durbin Joins Calls For Watchdog To Conduct Full Audit Of Trump's Gilded Ballroom Boondoggle
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Joins Calls For Watchdog To Conduct Full Audit Of Trump's Gilded Ballroom Boondoggle
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#Durbin joins Senators who lead Committees with jurisdiction over Trump's ballroom project to call on the Government Accountability Office to audit the project that will reportedly receive taxpayer funding
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committe
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Durbin Meets With Clients And Staff At Joliet Junior College's Entrepreneur And Business Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Meets With Clients And Staff At Joliet Junior College's Entrepreneur And Business Center
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August 12, 2026
JOLIET-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today visited the Entrepreneur and Business Center (EBC) at Joliet Junior College's City Center Campus for an update on the college's work to provide training and advising to entrepreneurs with a focus on women, minorities, and
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Durbin, Booker Submit Amicus Brief To Supreme Court In Maxwell V. Dinis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Booker Submit Amicus Brief To Supreme Court In Maxwell V. Dinis
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August 12, 2026
#The lawmakers encourage the Supreme Court to reverse the Fifth Circuit's judgment, which would undermine historic criminal justice reform legislation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) submit
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Durbin, Booker Submit Amicus Brief To Supreme Court In Maxwell Vs. Dinis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Booker Submit Amicus Brief To Supreme Court In Maxwell V. Dinis
The lawmakers encourage the Supreme Court to reverse the Fifth Circuit's judgment, which would undermine historic criminal justice reform legislation
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Cory
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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Joint Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Joint Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin
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JOSLIN, IL -U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today released the following statement on the announced closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin, Illinois, which will result in the loss of about 2,500 union jo
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory: Muon G-2 Experiment Places New Constraints on a Forbidden Property of Muons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Muon g-2 experiment places new constraints on a forbidden property of muons
The experiment, designed to measure the magnetic moment of the muon, is also sensitive to a particle property called the electric dipole moment.
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A year after their final muon magnetic anomaly announcement, the Muon g-2 collaboration today announced a new measurement
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Five Mayer Brown Partners Named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Five Mayer Brown partners named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Five Mayer Brown lawyers have been recognized as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars, a distinction awarded exclusively based on feedback from corporate counsel and legal decision-makers.
The Mayer Brown partners recognized in the 2026 rankings are:
* Rajesh De, leader of the firm's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy and N
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For the Sixth Time, Sidley-Represented Physicians Prevail in No Surprises Act Challenge
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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For the Sixth Time, Sidley-Represented Physicians Prevail in No Surprises Act Challenge
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On August 11, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an en banc opinion in favor of Sidley's client, the Texas Medical Association (TMA), in TMA's long-running challenge to regulations issued to implement the No Surprises Act (NSA).
The Fifth Circuit,
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G2's 2024 Year in Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's 2024 Year in Review
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Now that we've turned the calendar to 2025 and we're wrapping up our fiscal year at G2, it's the perfect time to reflect on all we accomplished together in 2024. I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for everything the G2 team and our incredible community have achieved. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the highlights together.
#New heights of marketplace grow
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How Corazon Pazmino's Path From Community Advocate to Cancer Researcher Led Her to the Miller School
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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How Corazon Pazmino's Path From Community Advocate to Cancer Researcher Led Her to the Miller School
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Inspired by mentors who showed her a future in medicine, Corazon Pazmino begins her M.D./Ph.D. training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a goal of improving cancer outcomes through discovery and patient care.
Growing up in Chicago, Corazon Pazmino witnessed
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin
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Landmark Hotel Palace Berlin to join Hyatt's premium full-service portfolio as Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin
CHICAGO (August 12, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that one of its affiliates has entered into a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Palace Berlin. The landmark Hotel
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KU Medical Center names interim dean of School of Health Professions
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news:
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KU Medical Center names interim dean of School of Health Professions
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The University of Kansas Medical Center has named an administrator with research specialties in aging and rehabilitation -and an eye for improving health across the state -to lead the School of Health Professions on an interim basis.
Jacob Sosnoff, Ph.D., is the School of Health Professions' as
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Liberty Justice Center Sues Portland Public Schools for Retaliating Against Mother Who Spoke Out About Gender Curriculum
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Sues Portland Public Schools for Retaliating Against Mother Who Spoke Out About Gender Curriculum
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PORTLAND, Ore.-The Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Portland mother Allison Roberts against Portland Public Schools, Senior Director of Schools Chandra Wilson-Cooper and Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
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LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside
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Mayer Brown Further Strengthens Emerging Markets Finance Capability With Partner Appointment James Clarke
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Mayer Brown further strengthens emerging markets finance capability with partner appointment James Clarke
London - Mayer Brown announced today that James Clarke has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance practice in London, adding further depth to its emerging markets finance team and supporting the continued growth of the firm's energy, export and agency and
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today i
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Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026
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Crop updates
Asparagus
Are you seeing crooked, zig-zaggy asparagus? Auxin herbicide injury in asparagus creates twists and turns. Though not ideal, these symptoms are fairly regular and plants grow out of it.
Brassicas and greens
Downy mildew and black rot have both been reported in cabbage. Black ro
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Moraine Valley Community College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to Over 90 Schools
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news:
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Moraine Valley Community College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program expands to over 90 schools
Moraine Valley Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of 18 new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by the generous $75,000 grant, the college's Nursing Program
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Moraine Valley Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA and Skyway Conference Academic Awards
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news:
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Moraine Valley student-athletes earn NJCAA and Skyway Conference academic awards
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognized 27 Moraine Valley Community College student-athletes with the 2025-26 All-Academic Team Award while three teams earned Academic Team of the Year. Additionally, 78 students were named Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) All-Academic Athlete
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses is Turned Over
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state
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Nathan Schaumleffel Elected Fellow of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Nathan Schaumleffel Elected Fellow of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
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Dr. Nathan Schaumleffel, Associate Professor of Political Science in Indiana State University's College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), one of the highest professional honors in the parks, recreation and conservation f
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Northern Trust Expands Relationship with First Sentier Group to Support Singapore Unit Trust Offering
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Expands Relationship with First Sentier Group to Support Singapore Unit Trust Offering
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Asset Servicing News | August 13, 2026
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SINGAPORE - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced that it has expanded its relationship with First Sentier Group, being appointed fund administrator for First Sentier Investor
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Northwestern Medicine study reveals hidden immune environment in myasthenia gravis patients
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Medicine study reveals hidden immune environment in myasthenia gravis patients
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Chicago, IL - August 12, 2026 - In a new study published today in Science Advances, Northwestern Medicine researchers have uncovered a previously hidden immune environment in the thymus that may help drive myasthenia gravis (MG), a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscle weaknes
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Office of Finance Publishes the Second Quarter 2026 Combined Financial Report
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news:
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Office of Finance Publishes the Second Quarter 2026 Combined Financial Report
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The Office of Finance is announcing the publication of the Second Quarter 2026 Combined Financial Report of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). This report has been prepared from the unaudited financial information of the FHLBanks. Each of the FHLBanks has
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Rep. Kelly urges Governor Pritzker to issue disaster proclamation, unlock FEMA aid for Southland
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly urges Governor Pritzker to issue disaster proclamation, unlock FEMA aid for Southland
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#Kelly: A state disaster proclamation is the first step to getting families the help they need.
MATTESON, IL - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) urges Governor JB Pritzker and his administration to issue a state disaster proclamation, and request a federal disaster declaration, for areas impacted by rece
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Safe, Sound and Successful Rescue Mission for Four More Belugas to Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release:
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Safe, Sound and Successful Rescue Mission for Four More Belugas to Shedd Aquarium
First look at new arrivals, acclimation and anticipated reunion of rescues behind the scenes
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Shedd Aquarium continues to step up for animals in need, providing four additional rescued beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) stability and specialized care. Shedd's animal care team, comprised of veterinarians and caretakers, co
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SEC Charges Toms River Trio in Connection With Alleged $47 Million Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Leor Moshe, et al., No. 26-civ-10253 (D.N.J. filed Aug. 13, 2026)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their roles in an affinity investment fraud that raised approximately $47 million from more than 87 investors, who were primarily members of Orthodox Jewish communities in New Jersey and N
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Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Durbin Issues Statement on Confirmation of Blanche to Be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement:
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Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General:
"It was a grave mistake for the Senate to approve Todd Blanche as the ne
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Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
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Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli -a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell -are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, known as sensory over-responsivity or sensory distress, and they show up across a range of psychiatric condit
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Sidley Represents Board of Directors of Accelerant in US$4 Billion Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Board of Directors of Accelerant in US$4 Billion Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
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Sidley is representing the board of directors of Accelerant as special insurance counsel in connection with its definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of more than US$4 billion. Accelerant operates Accelerant Risk
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Sidley Represents Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman in Acquisition of The Intellectual Property Corporation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman in Acquisition of The Intellectual Property Corporation
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Sidley represented Eli Holzman and his partner Aaron Saidman in the sale of their interests in a joint venture formed with Sony following Sony's acquisition of Industrial Media in 2018. As part of the transaction, Messrs. Holzman and Saidman reacquired The Intellectu
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SPLC, FIRE call on SIUE to end 'media-minder' practice
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC, FIRE call on SIUE to end 'media-minder' practice
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The Student Press Law Center and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent a joint letter Aug. 12 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville officials.
The letter expresses concerns after the university's communications director required her presence at interviews between The Alestle and university staff
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release:
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
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This fall, take the Great River Road to Minnesota places that have made a difference to America. To commemorate the nation's 250th birthday, Minnesotans are encouraged to consider how the Mississippi River played a key role in our country's history before and after the revolution.
For Driv
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TheDream.US: Gaby Pacheco - Illinois In-State Tuition Policies for Dreamers Strengthen Entire State
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release:
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Gaby Pacheco: Illinois In-State Tuition Policies for Dreamers Strengthen Entire State
TheDream.US Responds to Recent Developments Blocking In-State Tuition in Illinois
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Washington, DC - A recent judicial ruling, following an earlier U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit, has blocked in-state tuition access for Illinois Dreamers for the time being - de
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Transfer Drive Helps Community College Students Pursue Four-year Degrees at University of Illinois System Universities
URBANA, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news:
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Transfer Drive helps community college students pursue four-year degrees at U of I System universities
By Alex Quigley
The University of Illinois System is launching Transfer Drive, which provides a full range of support for income-eligible students transferring to its three universities from select Illinois community colleges.
Each university is partnering with a community college to connect stu
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Shelli Willis Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Shelli Willis Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers in 2026
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ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Shelli Willis has been named to Lawdragon's 2026 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list, recognizing the world's leading real estate attorneys. Honorees are selected through Lawdragon's journalistic research, nominations, and vett
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Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release:
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Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas a
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UChicago psychology study points to new potential for treating eating disorders
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago psychology study points to new potential for treating eating disorders
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Individuals with anorexia nervosa restrict food intake, sometimes to the point of starvation. And yet, a new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience finds the cognitive machinery they use to make decisions about what to eat is remarkably similar to that of healthy eaters.
Instead, the difference lies in the brain re
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Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
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Va. A.G. Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
Administration threatens to withhold $10 million in federal funding unless sensitive information of millions of drivers is turned over
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Attorney General Jones, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, and
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Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for 2026-27 Academic Year
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Brown School welcomes three new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year
Myra Lopez
The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis will welcome three new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year: Jordan P. Davis, Clarissa D. Jackson and Guangli Zhang.
Jordan P. Davis joins the Brown School as a professor after serving as a senior policy rese
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WIU Introduces Team Behind New Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Introduces Team Behind New Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
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MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University is preparing to welcome audiences to the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), and a team of experienced professionals is working behind the scenes to bring the University's newest performance venue to life.
As the center prepares to open its doors for its inaugural season th
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WIU Launches Dual Enrollment Plus Pilot Program With Macomb High School
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Launches Dual Enrollment Plus Pilot Program With Macomb High School
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MACOMB, IL. -Western Illinois University is launching a pilot Dual Enrollment Plus (DE+) initiative in partnership with Macomb High School to expand opportunities and strengthen connections with local high school students in McDonough County.
"As members of the Macomb community, we strive to provide educational opportuni
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WIU-QC Museum Studies Program Awarded IMLS Grant to Build Regional Workforce Pipeline
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 12 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU-QC Museum Studies Program Awarded IMLS Grant to Build Regional Workforce Pipeline
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MOLINE, IL - -The Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities (WIU-QC) has been awarded a $249,694 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to launch Building Capacity Through Apprenticeship and Microcredentials: An Integrated Workforce Development Model fo
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