News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors
1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
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The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes.
The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over fiv
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2026 Trailblazers Men's Soccer Preview
GODFREY, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Lewis and Clark Community College posted the following news:
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2026 Trailblazers Men's Soccer Preview
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#Trailblazers Set Sights on National Tournament in 2026
With a deeper roster, experienced leadership and lofty expectations, the Trailblazers men's soccer team is entering the 2026 season with one goal firmly in mind: reaching the NJCAA National Tournament.
Head Coach John Dunn, now entering his fifth season at the helm, isn't shying away from the expect
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A Chain Reaction
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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A Chain Reaction
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#A series of unexpected opportunities led Michael Babich, '78, from EKU to biotech entrepreneurship, where he now advances cancer research and treatment.
"One thing led to another," casually remarks Michael Babich, '78, about his life and career path starting at EKU and culminating in cancer research.
As a high school student in Michigan with "mediocre grades," Babich never imagi
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A closer look at RSM's investments in growth, talent and AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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A closer look at RSM's investments in growth, talent and AI
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RSM's 2026 Impact Report details how the firm is investing to expand its position as the leading advisor to the middle market
CHICAGO - (August 25, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - is exp
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AASL Commends Linked2Literacy
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Commends Linked2Literacy
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CHICAGO - Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Linked2Literacy for inspiring generations by providing inclusive books and literacy education through community partnerships.
Linked2Literacy has developed a comprehen
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AASL Opens Call for Standards Crosswalk and Position Statement Task Forces
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Opens Call for Standards Crosswalk and Position Statement Task Forces
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CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library practitioners, educators, and researchers to serve on highly impactful short-term task forces. You can apply using this application form.
"The National School Library Standards continues to
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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections For Universal Preschool
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections For Universal Preschool
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending Colorado's requirement that preschool providers participating in the state's Universal Preschool p
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AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 mill
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All-college meeting covers partnerships, committee work, communications, more
DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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All-college meeting covers partnerships, committee work, communications, more
Dean Mary Earick's goal to promote thriving communities is progressing in the right direction, a fact on full display during the Aug. 18 all-college meeting.
"I'm so excited to be here with you. It's really hard for me to believe it's been a whole year," Earick told the faculty and staff who gathered in the Barsema Alumni and
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Anti-Defamation League: Antisemitism Among College Faculty and in Classrooms
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, issued the following report entitled "Antisemitism Among College Faculty and in Classrooms":
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
In recent years, antisemitism has reached historic levels across the United States. This has been a serious issue both nationally and on college and university campuses with ADL tracking
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, provided expert antitrust analysis to CTFN on Eli Lilly's proposed acquisition of AtaiBeckley. Lim discussed whether overlaps between the companies' drug-development pipelines coul
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency requ
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Blackburn College Marks Third Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
CARLINVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Blackburn College issued the following news:
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Blackburn College Marks Third Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
* Overall Enrollment Has Climbed Nearly 40% Since 2024
* Fall 2026 Incoming First-Year Enrollment Increased 19% Year Over Year
* Growth Reflects Increasing Interest in Blackburn's Distinctive Model Combining Personalized Education, Career Preparation, and Greater Affordability
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Blackburn College is entering the 2026-2027 academic year wi
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Were Lower in 10 States in July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates were lower in 10 states in July 2026
In July 2026, unemployment rates were lower than a month earlier in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Court Dismissal of Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Court Dismissal of Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Washtenaw
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City Colleges of Chicago Partners with The Citizen Service to Provide Training in Leadership and No-Blame Problem Solving
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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City Colleges of Chicago Partners with The Citizen Service to Provide Training in Leadership and No-Blame Problem Solving
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"The goal is for students and community members to put the training to work for a better Chicago."
CHICAGO - (August 25, 2026) - City Colleges of Chicago and The Citizen Service today announced a partnership to offer its students, staff and the broader community the opportunity to b
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College launches Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation
DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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College launches Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation
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August 24, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, Research/Faculty
The NIU College of Education has unveiled the open-access, online Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation (JAERE) to publish scholars of all levels throughout the university and beyond.
JAERE focuses on high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that bridges
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Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman's New Book Provides a Guide for What Individuals Can Do in This Extraordinary Time in Our Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman's New Book Provides a Guide for What Individuals Can Do in This Extraordinary Time in Our Nation
At a time when Americans are asking themselves what, exactly, they can do in the face of individual rights abuses, democrati
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court's Temporary Order On President Trump's Attempted Mail-In Voting Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court's Temporary Order On President Trump's Attempted Mail-In Voting Restrictions
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August 25, 2026
CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court temporarily permitted President Trump to move forward with portions of an executive order that seek t
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Election Begins for the 2027 RV Industry Association Board of Directors
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Election Begins for the 2027 RV Industry Association Board of Directors
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Voting began yesterday, August 24, for the RV Industry Association's Board of Directors election.
The Board of Directors is the highest-level authority in the association's overall organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policies related to critical topics su
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Elmhurst U. School of Business Receives Significant Gift
ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Elmhurst U. School of Business Receives Significant Gift
Elmhurst University has announced a significant philanthropic gift that will establish an endowed professorship and a scholarship benefiting the University's innovative School of Business and its students.
The anonymous donor, a member of the Elmhurst University Board of Trustees, made an estate commitment of more than $1.5 million to establish the prof
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Exelon Announces Key Leadership Position Changes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Exelon Announces Key Leadership Position Changes
Mike Innocenzo to depart Exelon and PECO in 2027 after nearly 40 years of an "exceptional career of service and leadership;"
Jeanne Jones, Exelon CFO, to be named Executive Vice President of Finance and Strategy;
Robert Kleczynski, Exelon SVP, Corporate Controller, Tax, and Principal Accounting Officer, to be named Ch
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Experience Campus and Envision Your Future at SIUE
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Experience Campus and Envision Your Future at SIUE
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students, their families, and guests to discover what the University has to offer by scheduling a campus visit this fall.
Daily Campus Visits and Transfer Visit Days give prospective students the opportunity to explore SIUE, experience campus life, and receive pe
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Fall Convocation Brings Ivy Tech Indianapolis Employees Together for 2026-27 Academic Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Fall Convocation Brings Ivy Tech Indianapolis Employees Together for 2026-27 Academic Year
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis faculty and staff gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for the campus's annual Fall Convocation, beginning the 2026-27 academic year with important updates, well-deserved recognition, and a little friendly competition.
The half-day event kicked off in the ballroom of the Conference Center an
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FHLBank Chicago Offering New Low Loan Balance Pricing for MPF Traditional and Xtra Products
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- 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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FHLBank Chicago Offering New Low Loan Balance Pricing for MPF Traditional and Xtra Products
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Effective August 24, 2026, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) will offer new pricing under the Mortgage Partnership Finance(r) (MPF(r)) Traditional and MPF Xtra(r) products. While the existing Fixed 30 Year schedules will con
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G2's Fall 2026 Reports: Raking Up Insights From 28,000+ Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's Fall 2026 Reports: Raking Up Insights From 28,000+ Reports
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Soon enough, the leaves will turn as pumpkin-spiced lattes return to menus. And here in the U.S., football will take over household TV screens. It's time to close out summer as the software world gears up for the next season.
And that can only mean one thing -G2's Fall 2026 Reports have arrived!
The thousands of quarterly Market Repo
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Gov. Pritzker Announces $1 Billion to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Governor Pritzker Announces $1 Billion to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Illinois
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State of Illinois has been approved to receive $1.04 billion in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to support high-speed internet access statew
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Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Opportunity Zones 2.0 to Drive Investment in Communities Statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Opportunity Zones 2.0 to Drive Investment in Communities Statewide
State revamps economic development tool to help attract private investment to communities across Illinois
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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched Illinois' Opportunity Zones 2.0 - a statewide initiative to iden
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Ill. Public Health Dept.: Two New Conditions Now Eligible for Treatment With Medical Cannabis
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Two New Conditions Now Eligible for Treatment with Medical Cannabis
KEY POINTS FOR MEDIA:
* Two new conditions were approved by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra after review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board and IDPH staff
* Cannabis can provide relief from the pain associated with sickle cell disease and PMOS with chronic pain
* The new additions bring the list o
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Ill. State Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Signing of Bill Allowing Investment in Union-Built Affordable Housing
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news:
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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Signing of Bill Allowing Investment in Union-Built Affordable Housing
AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Creates Illinois Jobs, Adds to Affordable Housing, Offers Investment Returns
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Tuesday applauded a new law that will allow him to make investments to build more affordable housing.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law
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Illinois Commerce Commission Approves ComEd Transmission Plan for Enhanced Reliability and Resilience in DeKalb County
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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Illinois Commerce Commission Approves ComEd Transmission Plan for Enhanced Reliability and Resilience in DeKalb County
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ComEd today announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its proposed plan to construct a new transmission line in DeKalb County to reinforce grid reliability and resilience, meet rising energy demand from businesses and resident
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INL's HFEF celebrates landmark status with plaque unveiling
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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INL's HFEF celebrates landmark status with plaque unveiling
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American Nuclear Society President Mark Peters visited Idaho National Laboratory on August 12 to unveil the plaque that officially designates the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) a Nuclear Historic Landmark.
Landmark status was conferred on HFEF last October. It is INL's 10th landmark on the list and one of 10
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IP Crop Network: August 25 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, Aug. 25 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: August 25 report
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The soybean crop condition in the Upper Midwest is variable. There are large areas of drought and areas where the soybean crop may be quite good. In the drought areas, yields will be depressed, and any precipitation will go toward filling the pods that are already formed. With a forecast of warm, dry conditions continuing ove
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IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property".
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This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory.
Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on
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ITA Seeks Comments on Duty-Free Scientific Instrument Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is seeking comments on applications from universities and research organizations seeking duty-free entry of scientific instruments under the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966.
The agency is asking whether instruments of equivalent scientific value are manufactured in the U.S. for the intended uses. The applications cover instruments including electron microscope
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Jones Lang LaSalle: Robust Credit Market Liquidity Powers Increasingly Competitive Transactions Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Robust credit market liquidity powers increasingly competitive transactions market
JLL's Global Bid Intensity Index and Credit Intensity Index reveal rising investor demand and large-deal conviction as liquidity continues to build
Key takeaways
* Bidding activity accelerates: Buyer interest is growing, with bidding activity achieving its strongest month
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Kirkland Shortlisted in 16 Categories at TMT Finance Awards USA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Shortlisted in 16 Categories at TMT Finance Awards USA
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TMT Finance named Kirkland as a finalist in 16 categories ahead of its 2026 USA Awards, which celebrate excellence in digital infrastructure dealmaking and investments. Winners will be named on October 7, 2026, at the annual TMT Finance Awards USA in New York.
Kirkland was named a finalist for "Legal
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Krannert Art Museum exhibition showcases ceramics collection, midcentury advancements in the art form
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Krannert Art Museum exhibition showcases ceramics collection, midcentury advancements in the art form
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The mid-20th century was a time when ceramic artists were expanding their field by experimenting with new techniques and modes of self-expression, at the same time that ceramics programs at academic institutions and regional art centers were emerging.
A new
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Krishnamoorthi Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Mail-Voting Restrictions, Renews Call for Postmaster General Steiner to Resign or Be Removed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Mail-Voting Restrictions, Renews Call for Postmaster General Steiner to Resign or Be Removed
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after the Supreme Court lifted an injunction against President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting while a separate nationwide injunction remains in effect:
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Krishnamoorthi, Cook County Clerk Gordon, Voting Rights Leaders Highlight Threats to Voting Access Posed by Trump Administration Ahead of November Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, Cook County Clerk Gordon, Voting Rights Leaders Highlight Threats to Voting Access Posed by Trump Administration Ahead of November Elections
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CICERO, IL -Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and Illinois voting rights leaders at the Cook County Elections Processing Center for a tour and roundtable discussion on threats to voting acces
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LIMRA Retirement Income Institute Welcomes Jeffrey R. Brown as Fellow
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 25 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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LIMRA Retirement Income Institute Welcomes Jeffrey R. Brown as Fellow
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WINDSOR, Conn., August 25, 2026 -LIMRA today announced that Jeffrey R. Brown, Ph.D., Larry Gies Family Professor of Business and Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has joined the LIMRA Retirement Income Institute as a new fellow. He joins a distinguished group of thought leaders
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Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems
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Maine and Mississippi are the latest states to license the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) State Based Systems (SBS), an electronic system designed to revolutionize the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance regulatory processes.
With its broad array of s
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Midwestern University and University of Iowa Establish New Articulation Agreement
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Midwestern University issued the following news:
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Midwestern University and University of Iowa Establish New Articulation Agreement
Partnership expands admissions opportunities for eligible students
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Midwestern University and the University of Iowa have established a new Admissions and Articulation Agreement designed to streamline educational pathways for qualified students pursuing graduate health sciences degrees.
Articulation agreements serve as
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Migration Policy Institute: Paving the Way for Secondary Bilingual Education Programs: An Analysis of Policy and Practice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Migration Policy Institute issued the following report in August 2026 entitled "Paving the Way for Secondary Bilingual Education Programs: An Analysis of Policy and Practice."
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Executive Summary
Bilingual education has been widely recognized as effective in supporting English Learners (ELs) by developing their language skills, affirming their cultural identities, and producing stronger long-term academic outcomes than English-only
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New Ceres report spotlights data centers' biggest and least visible water use: the power that runs them
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release:
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New Ceres report spotlights data centers' biggest and least visible water use: the power that runs them
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Most of the water data centers need is consumed beyond their four walls, at the power plants that keep the facilities ope
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New U.S. Tariffs on Select Canadian Products Take Effect
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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New U.S. Tariffs on Select Canadian Products Take Effect
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On Saturday, the Trump Administration's new 50% tariff kicked in on certain imports from Canada. The tariffs, announced in July, were originally supposed to go into effect on Aug. 19; however, President Trump issued a three-day delay in the implementation as negotiators neared a deal late last week
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Northern Trust Wealth Management Expands New York Team
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Wealth Management Expands New York Team
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New York - Northern Trust Wealth Management has expanded its New York team with Senior Lead Relationship Manager Gloria Fieldcamp and Senior Relationship Manager James Le Rose, reinforcing its commitment to one of its most important strategic growth markets.
The new addi
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Northwestern University: As Measles Deaths Emerge, Infectious Disease Expert Warns of Declining Vaccination Rates
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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As measles deaths emerge, infectious disease expert warns of declining vaccination rates
Fewer kindergarteners getting vaccinated 'will definitely hurt our community immunity,' expert says
* Recent CDC report found MMR vaccination rates have decreased among U.S. kindergarteners
* Infants and children who are unable to be vaccinated rely on those around them to be vaccinated
* Expert on decline i
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Northwestern University: Loneliness Rewires the Brain to Drive Alcohol Consumption, Mouse Study Finds
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Loneliness rewires the brain to drive alcohol consumption, mouse study finds
First-of-its-kind study shows how isolation escalates drinking in males but suppresses it in females
* Scientists found a new brain mechanism linking loneliness to drinking alcohol
* Findings offer a biological explanation for why loneliness raises addiction risk
* Researchers tracked and controlled brain circu
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OHUB, CompTIA Aim to Reach 1 Million Americans Amid US Push for an AI-ready Workforce
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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OHUB, CompTIA aim to reach 1 million Americans amid US push for an AI-ready workforce
OHUBNext pairs practical AI training with high-growth company building and early-stage investment education
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ATLANTA - Opportunity Hub (OHUB) and CompTIA today announced a partnership to expand access to practical artificial intelligence (AI) training through OHUBNext. By pairing CompTIA's curriculum pathways with OHUB ed
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Olivet Welcomes Cheri Betz '98/'16 Ed.D. as New Executive Vice President
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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Olivet Welcomes Cheri Betz '98/'16 Ed.D. as New Executive Vice President
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In July 2026, Cheri Betz '98/'16 Ed.D. returned to Olivet to officially begin her new role as Executive Vice President (EVP). In this role, she oversees operational activities including human resources, facilities management, information technology and finance, plus partnership development and Cheri assists with efforts relat
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Park Hyatt Sets its Sights on Portugal with Projected Debut in Comporta
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Park Hyatt Sets its Sights on Portugal with Projected Debut in Comporta
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Luxury hotel and residences set to bring the highly personal Park Hyatt approach to hospitality to Portugal's Alentejo coast
CHICAGO/COMPORTA (August 25, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Portuguese real estate developer Coporgest today announced that affiliates of the com
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Quantum Leap Challenge Institute renewed for $37.5 million as NSF invests in quantum sensing for biology
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Quantum Leap Challenge Institute renewed for $37.5 million as NSF invests in quantum sensing for biology
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The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Aug. 25 that it has renewed the Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Quantum Sensing for Biophysics and Bioengineering with a $37.5 million, five-year investment to advance quantum sensing technologies that can reveal biological processes difficult or i
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Rep. Ramirez, 26 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with 26 co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
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The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20220
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Rep. Schneider, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with 29 co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
Hon. Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin,
Thank you for your continued support for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which provides critical grants for the protection of at-risk faith-based and nonprofit o
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Report Maps Barriers to Secondary Bilingual Education, Calls for Coordinated State and District Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Migration Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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New Report Maps Barriers to Secondary Bilingual Education, Calls for Coordinated State and District Action
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More than 2.3 million English Learners (ELs) are enrolled in U.S. secondary schools, and in states such as California nearly 43 percent of all ELs are in grades 6 through 12. Yet bilingual education programs, which have been credited with strengthening lang
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Rochester Institute of Technology Part of NSF-funded Quantum Leap Challenge Institute
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 25 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT part of NSF-funded Quantum Leap Challenge Institute
Professor Ben Zwickl is co-PI on $37.5 million grant
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Rochester Institute of Technology is building its eminence in quantum research as part of a $37.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award for large-scale interdisciplinary research projects known as Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes.
The goal of the project, led by Ya
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Roosevelt University Selected as Partner School for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opera Pathways Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news:
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Roosevelt University Selected as Partner School for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opera Pathways Program
Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) has been selected as a partner institution for the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opera Pathways civic engagement program for the 2026-27 academic year.
Roosevelt joins Kennedy-King College, North Park University and the Chicago Urban League in the high
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Sens. Durbin, Cortez Masto, Padilla Issue Letter to HHS IG Bell
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, and Alex Padilla, D-California, to Health and Human Services Inspector General T. March Bell:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 20, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Inspector General Bell:
On
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Sidley Named a Finalist in Five Categories and Earns Rising Star Honor at 2026 D.C. Legal Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Named a Finalist in Five Categories and Earns Rising Star Honor at 2026 D.C. Legal Awards
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Sidley has been named a finalist in five categories at the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards, including "Law Firm of the Year," one of the program's top honors. The firm was also shortlisted for "Litigation Department of the Year, Specialty: Products Liability" and "Crisis Management
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Sidley Represents Apollo Funds in Sale of Minority Investment in Autodoc
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Apollo Funds in Sale of Minority Investment in Autodoc
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Sidley represented managed funds associated with the Hybrid Value franchise of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo Funds) in the sale of their minority investment in Autodoc SE (Autodoc). The transaction marks the successful conclusion of a transformative partnership that began in April 2024, w
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SPJ Foundation honors Block Club Chicago, Stocktonia with 2026 Pulliam First Amendment Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ Foundation honors Block Club Chicago, Stocktonia with 2026 Pulliam First Amendment Award
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Media Contact:
SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org
The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation has selected two nonprofit newsrooms to share the 2026 Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award: Block Club Chicago and Stocktonia. Each newsroom will receive $5,000
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Study of 60,000 U.S. adults links inflammatory protein to fatal heart attacks, other negative outcomes
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Study of 60,000 U.S. adults links inflammatory protein to fatal heart attacks, other negative outcomes
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Participants in UB's Women's Health Initiative were included in a national study looking at one inflammatory protein's connection to poor cardiovascular outcomes. Photo: Douglas Levere
Participants, studied over several years, had a mean age of 63, were 67.6% wo
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Take Action: Urge Congress to Protect Boating Access in WRDA 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Take Action: Urge Congress to Protect Boating Access in WRDA 2026
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Access is the foundation of recreational boating, but aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and outdated policies are making it harder for boaters to get on the water.
Congress has an opportunity to help through the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that
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Trailblazers Will Hit the Ice for Historic 'First Faceoff' this September
GODFREY, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Lewis and Clark Community College posted the following news:
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Trailblazers Will Hit the Ice for Historic 'First Faceoff' this September
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EAST ALTON - The Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers Men's Hockey team will drop the puck on its inaugural season, Friday, Sept. 18, at East Alton Ice Arena.
The Trailblazers are set to face the McKendree University Bearcats at 7:15 p.m.
In honor of the historic moment, Lewis and Clark is encouraging communit
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U.S. Attorney Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Network Of Companies For Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Money
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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U.S. Attorney Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Network Of Companies For Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Money
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that the United States has filed a Complaint against MICHAEL SHABSELS, SIMAD HOLDINGS LLC, DAMIS HOLDINGS LLC, and 26 related entities (the "Shabsels Compan
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UL Solutions Launches Retail Total Access Software to Help Retailers Manage Supply Chain Quality and Risk
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Launches Retail Total Access(tm) Software to Help Retailers Manage Supply Chain Quality and Risk
* New Retail Total Access platform gives retailers a single view of testing, inspection and audit data.
* Software helps teams
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University Convocation celebrates faculty and staff, looks at the year ahead
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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University Convocation celebrates faculty and staff, looks at the year ahead
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Loyola University Chicago's annual University Convocation brought together faculty, staff, and administrators on August 21 as part of Ramblers Welcome Day to reaffirm the University's academic mission and celebrate the achievements of the past year. Held in Gentile Arena at the Lake Shore Campus, the event featured
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Va. A.G. Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Jones responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction that blocked key
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Venable Adds Leading Advertising Lawyers Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin in New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Venable Adds Leading Advertising Lawyers Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin in New York
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New York, NY -(Aug. 25, 2026) -Venable LLP announced today that Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin have joined the firm as partners in the Advertising Group in New York. Marcus and Isselin advise clients across the advertising, entertainment, media, sports, and consumer sectors on sophisticated comm
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Venable Joins American Fintech Council Legal Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Venable Joins American Fintech Council Legal Advisory Committee
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Washington, DC (August 25, 2026) - Venable is pleased to announce that the firm has joined the American Fintech Council (AFC) as a member of the organization's Legal Advisory Committee. The AFC is the leading industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks.
Through its participati
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Washington University in St. Louis Q&A: How to navigate conflicting childhood vaccine guidance
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following Q&A involving Jennifer Layden, associate dean for practice and professor in the Bursky School of Public Health:
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How to navigate conflicting childhood vaccine guidance
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A new federal directive on childhood vaccines is putting federal policy at odds with leading medical organizations.
President Donald Trump's Aug. 10 executive order calls for reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for
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WestFest 2026 Homecoming Concert to Feature Waka Flocka Flame and BabyChiefDoit
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WestFest 2026 Homecoming Concert to Feature Waka Flocka Flame and BabyChiefDoit
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MACOMB, IL - The University Union Board at Western Illinois University will host the WestFest 2026 Homecoming Concert Saturday, Oct. 24, in the University Union Grand Ballroom.
Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the concert beginning at 8 p.m.
WestFest 2026 will be headlined by rapper Waka Flocka Flame and will fe
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What ancient trade tells us about globalization
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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What ancient trade tells us about globalization
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Indian Ocean imports shaped many lives across the ancient world.
In Sea of Treasures: A Cultural History of Ancient Indian Ocean Trade, Jeremy A. Simmons, an assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago, goes beyond the mechanics of long-distance travel or the economics of trade to offer a new perspective on Indian Ocean commerce.
The b
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WIU Fraternity & Sorority Life and Athletics to Host All-Student Tailgate
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Fraternity & Sorority Life and Athletics to Host All-Student Tailgate
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University's Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) and the Athletics Department have announced the All-Student Tailgate at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 in Q Lot before the first football game of the season.
The two departments are collaborating in an effort to revitalize campus spirit and unify the
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WIU Student Engagement Center First Look Today
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Student Engagement Center First Look Today
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MACOMB, IL -The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement welcomes the campus community to take a first look at the new Student Engagement Center.
The Student Engagement Center, formerly known as the Student Organization Center, is located in the basement of the University Union. The space underwent renovations during the summer of
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