News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors
AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect
A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
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CHICAGO -The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2026 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ALA has awarded more than 1,600 Spectrum Scholarships. In the most recent application c
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Ascension Illinois hosting free Influenza immunization clinics across Chicagoland this fall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Illinois hosting free Influenza immunization clinics across Chicagoland this fall
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This influenza season, Ascension Illinois is bringing immunization care to many of the communities it serves in Chicago and the northwest suburbs through an assortment of free partnership clinics in collaboration with different organizations. These clinics will be
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Assessment Specialist Joins IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Assessment Specialist Joins IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team
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Clinton Iadanza
Clinton Iadanza, who has more than two decades of experience in education-including assessment, educational research, program evaluation, student support, and continuous quality improvement-has been selected to join Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine team as director of
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X fu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant c
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs.
AG Rayfield filed th
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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#Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election
Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
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Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new poli
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Bracewell Advises Rockland Capital on Sale of PJM Portfolio to Hull Street Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bracewell Advises Rockland Capital on Sale of PJM Portfolio to Hull Street Energy
Bracewell LLP advised Rockland Capital, LP in the sale of two power plants totaling 1,263 MW of capacity to Hull Street Energy, LLC. The transaction was funded with equity from HSE managed funds and committed senior secured debt financing. The acquired assets, together comprising the "GridFlex Portfolio," will join Milepos
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Circana: Demand Signals Report - Unlock CPG, Consumer Behavior Insights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Demand Signals Report: Unlock CPG, Consumer Behavior Insights
Monitoring macroeconomic impacts on volume, price, and other aspects of the U.S. CPG industry.
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Circana's Demand Signals report provides a comprehensive pictu
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Community input helps shape potential route for transmission project near Benton
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Community input helps shape potential route for transmission project near Benton
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Key Takeaways:
* Ameren plans to build new electric infrastructure and upgrade existing equipment to strengthen reliability in the region.
* Plans call for a new transmission line connecting Ameren Illinois' existing Benton Northwest Substation to Southern Illinois
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: July 2026 Performance and Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: July 2026 Performance and Media Test Findings
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Discover Boating continues to test and refine how it reaches and engages prospective boaters-using performance data to understand what is working and where improvements can be made. Central to this work is the Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI), which tracks key ind
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Duckworth, Durbin ask FRA, Amtrak for Additional Information on Plans to Relocate its 14th Street Maintenance Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin ask FRA, Amtrak for Additional Information on Plans to Relocate its 14th Street Maintenance Facility
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August 27, 2026
[CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) requested additional information from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak regarding a maintenance facilities award after fielding concerns f
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Duckworth, Durbin Hold Roundtable with Illinois Health Care Provides on the Impacts of the Trump Administration's Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Hold Roundtable with Illinois Health Care Provides on the Impacts of the Trump Administration's Cuts
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August 28, 2026
[MARION, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today held a roundtable with Illinois health care providers, leaders and advocates to discuss the challenges they're facing in providing care to rural communi
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Federal Register: EPA Approves Air Quality Rules to Curb Emissions in Western Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions and additions to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules (MAPCR) Parts 6 and 8 for inclusion in the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP). Michigan submitted these SIP revisions to meet the Moderate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for the Western Michigan nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone National Ambient
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Field Museum to Repatriate Native American Human Remains to Blackfeet Tribe, Montana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, will repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The remains represent 45 individuals of Native American ancestry. The 83 associated funerary objects include rings, bracelets and faunal remains.
In May 1897, Curator George A. Dorsey removed four indivi
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Health care spending gap between high- and low-income Americans widens, study finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Health care spending gap between high- and low-income Americans widens, study finds
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A new study led by a University of Chicago researcher finds health care spending in the United States has increasingly diverged between high- and low-income Americans over the past two decades.
The analysis shows that through 2023, spending has grown faster for high-income Americans, particularly in outpatient care an
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
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As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali
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IBEX Expands Networking Opportunities for 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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IBEX Expands Networking Opportunities for 2026
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IBEX is expanding networking opportunities for 2026, giving attendees more ways to build relationships, exchange ideas and connect with the people shaping the future of the recreational marine industry when the annual show returns to the Tampa Convention Center, October 6-8.
Many of this year's experiences
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints Gregory T. Mitchell as At-Large Judge in Circuit Court of Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS GREGORY T. MITCHELL AS AT-LARGE JUDGE IN CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the appointment of Gregory T. Mitchell as an AtLarge Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Mr. Mitchell is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Daniel Kubasiak. Mr. Mitchell's appointment is ef
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Illinois Elected Officials and Advocates Raise Alarm About Due Process Violations Targeting Children at Chicago Immigration Court
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Illinois Elected Officials and Advocates Raise Alarm About Due Process Violations Targeting Children at Chicago Immigration Court
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, and Illinois General Assembly members joined children's legal service providers yesterday to raise the alarm about severe due process violations current
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In Memoriam: Benton Stidd, Former Western Illinois University Biological Sciences Department Chair and Renowned Botanist, Dies at 90
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Benton Stidd Obituary
Former Western Illinois University professor Benton Maurice Stidd, 90, of Bloomington, IN, passed away July 13.
Stidd joined WIU in August 1979 and retired in May 1997, where he was a tenured professor and chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences.
He was a widely recognized authority on Carboniferous-era ferns; he authored more than 30 scientific papers and work
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Johns Hopkins: E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Everywhere - But Are They Safe
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Everywhere. But Are They Safe?
As popular "micromobility" options take over cities, data shows a high incidence of ICU admissions and severe injuries from falls and crashes.
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Electric bikes and scooters have exploded in popularity. Between 2019 and 2022, purchases of e-bikes surged from 287,000 to 1.1 million, and in 2025, people to
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Judicial Watch Urges Supreme Court to Protect Public Access to State Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Judicial Watch Urges Supreme Court to Protect Public Access to State Voter Rolls
Judicial Watch announced today it filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) supporting the Public Interest Legal Foundation's (PILF) petition for review of a Ninth Circuit decision that allows Hawaii to shield its statewide voter registration list from public
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Kirkland Advises KKR and Atlantic Aviation on Strategic Partnership with Apollo
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises KKR and Atlantic Aviation on Strategic Partnership with Apollo
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Kirkland & Ellis represented KKR, a leading global investment firm, on its strategic partnership with Apollo to support the continued growth of Atlantic Aviation, one of the largest private aviation infrastructure platforms in the United States. Under the transaction, Apollo-managed fu
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Kirkland Represents Windjammer Capital on Sale of IPS Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Represents Windjammer Capital on Sale of IPS Group
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Windjammer Capital on its definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, IPS Group, Inc., to Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq; TASE: NYAX) for $350 million cash-free and debt-free. Headquartered in San Diego, California, IPS is a leading provider of mission critical smart parking infrastru
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Lake Forest College: Courtney Joseph Named Education Director at Haitian American Museum of Chicago
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news:
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Courtney Joseph named Education Director at Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Associate Professor of History and African American Studies Courtney Joseph was appointed Director of Education and Public Engagement at the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC), it was announced recently. She will begin this role on September 2, 2026.
A historian, educator, researcher, and longtime collaborator with the M
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Lee University: Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus This Fall
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus this Fall
Lee University welcomes 14 new faculty to campus this fall: three to the Department of Natural Sciences, one to the Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities, one to the Department of Language and Literature, one to the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, one to the School of Business, one to the School of Engineering, three to the School
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Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss
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There is no shortage of popular diets to try, and they can generally produce weight loss if followed to the letter. But are all diet plans created equal in terms of reducing the cardiometabolic risks that come with obesity, such as Type 2 diabetes and liver disease?
A randomized clinical trial from Washington University School o
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Mayer Brown Wins Class Action Victory for Google in Landmark Privacy Litigation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown wins class action victory for Google in landmark privacy litigation
Mayer Brown secured a significant victory on behalf of Google in one of the best-known and longest-running privacy class actions against the company, In re Google Inc. Cookie Placement Consumer Privacy Litigation. On August 27, 2026, US District Judge Joshua Wolson denied plaintiffs' motion for class ce
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026:
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici
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Michigan Lawmakers Experience Wakesurfing Firsthand During On-Water Demonstrations
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Michigan Lawmakers Experience Wakesurfing Firsthand During On-Water Demonstrations
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Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), in partnership with the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), hosted Michigan lawmakers for an on-water wakesurfing demonstration. The demonstrations gave lawmakers a firsthand look at wakesurfing a
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Moraine Valley Community College Earns 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news:
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Moraine Valley earns 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award
Moraine Valley Community College's Counseling and Career Development Center received Insight Into Academia magazine's 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award, which recognizes institutions across the U.S. that commit to campuswide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect
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Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th
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New faculty join the College of Education
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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New faculty join the College of Education
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The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
Heerak Choi
Assistant Professor
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Heerak Choi earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Michigan State University in 2024. She s
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program
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Wheaton, Illinois - August 28, 2026 - For many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), rising body temperatures can trigger or worsen symptoms, making everyday activities, including spending time outdoors, playing with children or exerci
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program
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Wheaton, Illinois - August 28, 2026 - For many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), rising body temperatures can trigger or worsen symptoms, making everyday activities, including spending time outdoors, playing with children or exercisi
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Northwestern University to Launch $30 Million Center to Unlock Genome's Hidden Code
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern to launch $30 million center to unlock genome's hidden code
Scientists will harness cellular memory to combat injury, disease, aging and more
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Northwestern University $30 million over five years to establish a new center aimed at uncovering a hidden layer of information within the human genome.
Called the Center for Genome Inte
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, hundreds of registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - mobilized to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses, who are members of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of r
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Ramirez, Garcia, Johnson, Tlaib Lead Congressional Inquiry Into TSA Data Sharing, ICE Enforcement at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Garcia, Johnson, Tlaib Lead Congressional Inquiry Into TSA Data Sharing, ICE Enforcement at Airports
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#The investigation comes after released data on the TSA data-sharing agreement with ICE contradicts former Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill's sworn congressional testimony.
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee on the
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Rep. Walberg Issues Letter to Chicago Public Schools Superintendent King
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Macquline King:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 27, 2026
Dr. Macquline King
Superintendent and CEO
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Dear Dr. King:
In response to testimony received at the Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) hearing on June 10
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SCHNEIDER, BELL, TOGETHER WITH 70+ DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES, URGE DEFENSE SECRETARY HEGESETH AND ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY HUNG CAO TO PROTECT LEGACY OF THE FUTURE USS DORIS MILLER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, BELL, TOGETHER WITH 70+ DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES, URGE DEFENSE SECRETARY HEGESETH AND ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY HUNG CAO TO PROTECT LEGACY OF THE FUTURE USS DORIS MILLER
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-1), joined by 70+ Democratic colleagues, urged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung C
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call for Official Investigation into ICE's Attempt to Enter Sacramento Immigration Law Firm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call for Official Investigation into ICE's Attempt to Enter Sacramento Immigration Law Firm
Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, formally demanded an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) recent attempt to enter an immigration law firm in Sacramento, California.
"The reporting of
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Sidley Partners Champion Veteran Clients in Recent Pro Bono Wins
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Partners Champion Veteran Clients in Recent Pro Bono Wins
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The end of military service is not the end of the fight for many former service members who must navigate a complicated discharge process to obtain their hard-earned benefits. Through Sidley's Veterans Advocacy Project, the firm's lawyers -including Bill Curtin and Mike Hatcher, who themselves are veteran
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Sidley Represents Bearing Distributors, Inc. in Its Investment From Kelso & Company
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Bearing Distributors, Inc. in Its Investment From Kelso & Company
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Sidley represented Bearing Distributors, Inc. (BDI) in a strategic growth investment from Kelso & Company. The investment will provide BDI, a global distributor of bearings, power transmission and fluid power products, and related industrial solutions, with additional capital and operat
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Sidley Represents Mubadala Capital in Its Acquisition of Arrive Logistics
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Mubadala Capital in Its Acquisition of Arrive Logistics
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Sidley is representing Mubadala Capital in its acquisition of a majority equity interest in Arrive Logistics, a North American truckload logistics company. The investment is expected to support Arrive's continued growth through expanded service offerings, talent acquisition, and technology innova
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The Ohio State University joins Midwest Quantum Collaboratory
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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The Ohio State University joins Midwest Quantum Collaboratory
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The Ohio State University has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), a coalition of leading research universities dedicated to advancing quantum science, technology, education and workforce development across the Midwest.
Ohio State was officially welcomed as a new member during Entanglement 2026, the MQC's annual meeting, and brings its
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Tomorrow's Teachers Conference to Inspire Future Educators at Millikin University
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Tomorrow's Teachers Conference to Inspire Future Educators at Millikin University
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High school students interested in becoming educators will have an opportunity to explore the teaching profession through hands-on learning, interactive sessions, and conversations with education professionals during Millikin University's annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, Oct. 19.
Hosted by Millikin's School of
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Two new ANS standards issued
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Two new ANS standards issued
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Two new American Nuclear Society standards recently received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The new standard ANSI/ANS-56.2-2026, Containment Isolation Provisions for Fluid Systems After a LOCA, is a revision of historic ANS-56.2-1984 (W1999). ANS-GS-30.1-2026, Integrating Risk and Performance Objectives into Stan
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University of Miami: AI's Eye on the Tropics
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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AI's eye on the tropics
A University of Miami-led study found that artificial intelligence can complement traditional weather models by offering useful guidance Atlantic tropical cyclones several days before they form.
By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu
A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests that artificial intelligence could provide valuable ad
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University of Nebraska: Coaching Model Strengthens Support for Nebraska's Early Childhood Interventionists
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Coaching model strengthens support for Nebraska's early childhood interventionists
By Chuck Green, Kindred Media
Birth to age 3 are critical years for development, especially for children with disabilities who need extra support. Early interventionists meet with families and provide services such as occupational, speech or physical therapy to help children learn and grow.
Since 2021, the University of
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University of Nebraska: Nolan Retires After 20-year Career Supporting Classroom Technology
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nolan retires after 20-year career supporting classroom technology
By Fran tenBensel Benne, Agronomy and Horticulture
Diane Nolan, information technology associate in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, will retire Sept. 4 after a 20-year department career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Nolan will be honored at a retirement celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Goodding Learning
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University of Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
Northwestern is pleased to announce the addition of eleven full-time faculty for the fall 2026 term. Each faculty member brings a breadth of knowledge for their area of study and a heart for the UNWavering mission to love God's Word and God's world. We are excited to welcome them into new or expanded roles at Northwestern this fall.
Dr
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