Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors

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AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the co  more
AG Campbell Announces Nearly $385 Million Multistate Settlement With Abbott Laboratories For False Claims Related To Contaminated Infant Formula
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Nearly $385 Million Multistate Settlement With Abbott Laboratories For False Claims Related To Contaminated Infant Formula * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that her office, along with 39 other states and the federal government, has reached a settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allega  more
AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder in  more
AGA Winter Outlook:Natural gas provides a budget-friendly heating option for American families and businesses this winter
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Winter Outlook:Natural gas provides a budget-friendly heating option for American families and businesses this winter * Households that heat with natural gas are projected to spend 14% less on space heating this winter than last year, according to the American Gas Association's Winter Heating Outlook. Strong natural gas production and storage have kept natural gas price  more
AMA statement on newly appointed members of USPSTF
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA statement on newly appointed members of USPSTF * Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plays an important role in helping physicians and patients make evidence-based decisions about preventive care. Its credibility has been built on a membership g  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Rou  more
An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health * By Kevin McKeough More than 1,700 Rush patients are using a free smartphone app to track important personal health data they share with their doctor and to get coaching on how to be healthier. Rush University Medical Center co-developed the app with Nuna, Inc., a San Francisco technology company, and was the first hospital in the country to make i  more
Animal Welfare Institute: Records Request Reveals Unhurried, Inadequate Response to Bird Flu Outbreak in Utah Farmed Mink
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Records Request Reveals Unhurried, Inadequate Response to Bird Flu Outbreak in Utah Farmed Mink Government records obtained by AWI highlight gaps in disease response protocol, the public health hazards of mink farming, and the urgent need to phase out the practice. September 17, 2026 Washington, DC -- New documents obtained by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) from the Utah Department of Agricult  more
APCIA Commends Senate Banking Committee's Unanimous Support for Swift TRIA Reauthorization
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Commends Senate Banking Committee's Unanimous Support for Swift TRIA Reauthorization * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today commended the Senate Banking Committee for unanimously approving legislation to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), an important step toward preserving a criti  more
APCIA Statement on Signature of California Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Statement on Signature of California Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards * SACRAMENTO, CA - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom's signature of AB 1795 and AB 1642. This statement can be attributed to Karen Collins, APCIA vice president, prope  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, participated in a meeting of the new Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Capital Group at Penn State Harrisburg. The initiative brings together Penn Stat  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The pro  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of empl  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor  more
Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti  more
Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low  more
Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES FORMER JOHNSON COUNTY 911 COORDINATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES FORMER JOHNSON COUNTY 911 COORDINATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Vienna, Illinois man pleaded guilty to defrauding Johnson, Hardin and Pope counties out of over $100,000 while employed as the Johnson County 911 administrator. Justin Vaughn, 43, pleaded guilty  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country.  more
Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and   more
Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with   more
August 2026 Monthly Release
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 17, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of August of $748 million or $591 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for August include 21 events with approximately 50% of the losses related to one wind and hail event. Total c  more
Award-Winning Authors and Advocates Bess Kalb and Tony Weaver, Jr., to Headline Banned Books Week 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Award-Winning Authors and Advocates Bess Kalb and Tony Weaver, Jr., to Headline Banned Books Week 2026 * Joined by Youth Honorary Chairs Marshall Romero and Azeemah Sadig in Leading Annual Event Spotlighting the Harms of Censorship CHICAGO -Award-winning authors and free expression advocates Bess Kalb (Buffalo Fluffalo series) and Tony Weaver, Jr. (Weirdo), have bee  more
Ayachi Hammami to Receive 2026 ABA International Human Rights Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * Ayachi Hammami to receive 2026 ABA International Human Rights Award CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2026 -- The American Bar Association will present its 2026 International Human Rights Award to Tunisian human rights lawyer and defender Ayachi Hammami in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing democracy, protecting fundamental freedoms and defending victims of human rights violations. The ABA Inte  more
BofA Provides $150,000 to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Fund following the storms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Provides $150,000 to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Fund following the storms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio * Funding will help provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, medical and mental health support, and financial assistance for people affected #Key points * Bank of America is directing $150,000 to the American Red  more
Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that ensures federal investments in America's energy future create good-paying union jobs,  more
Casten Introduces Bill to Expand Benefits of Local Transmission Lines
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Introduces Bill to Expand Benefits of Local Transmission Lines * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act, legislation that will make electricity more affordable, reliable, resilient, and clean by helping to make best use of key local transmission facilities in the expansion of regional and i  more
CN and Amtrak Reach Agreements to Strengthen Passenger Rail Service and Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * CN and Amtrak Reach Agreements to Strengthen Passenger Rail Service and Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOMEWOOD, Ill. - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) U.S. rail subsidiaries (Illinois Central Railroad Company and Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, together "CN") and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) today announced that they have reached agreements that strengthen their partner  more
Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC   more
ComEd Secures Over $1 Billion in Financial Commitments from Large Load Projects, Providing Protections for Customers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Secures Over $1 Billion in Financial Commitments from Large Load Projects, Providing Protections for Customers * ComEd today announced that two developers proposing to build large-load projects in northern Illinois have signed agreements that would reduce financial risk for ComEd customers. This marks another milestone in the company's efforts to support economic  more
Community-Centric Approaches to the Development of Data Centers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Community-Centric Approaches to the Development of Data Centers * As the rapid construction of data centers continues to generate backlash from local communities, environmental and human rights issues underpinning sustainable corporate practices are coming to the fore. Grassroots resistance is springing from rational fears - namely, that technology companies will benefit while  more
Congressman Sorensen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation as Key Step Towards Bringing $25 Million+ in Federal Funding to IL-17
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation as Key Step Towards Bringing $25 Million+ in Federal Funding to IL-17 * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced he voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), critical bipartisan legislation which serves as a step towards bringing federal funding for several water resource and flood cont  more
Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters" * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17) and Congressman Mike Flood (R, NE-01) announced they led a bipartisan letter of support for the United States Air Force Reserve "Hurricane Hunters" of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. The letter emphasizes the need f  more
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges * WASHINGTON - Following the conclusion of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the "On  more
Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infra  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Unlocking the Cosmic Recipe for Strontium
ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking the cosmic recipe for strontium New measurement resolves a key uncertainty in strontium production September 17, 2026 Argonne's ATLAS facility helps solve a stellar mystery. Key takeaways: * An international team has reported the first experimental investigation of a nuclear physics reaction essential to explaining how the element strontium i  more
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War * September 17, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 43 of their colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,This link or tab.   more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.2026 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and t  more
EPIC Summer Fellows Gain New Skills, Research Experience
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Sep 17, 2026 EPIC Summer Fellows Gain New Skills, Research Experience Hear from the latest cohort of Bartlett and DRW Fellows on the research they worked on and the skills they gained this summer. This summer, seven UChicago Harris master's students gained new research experience, skills and connections through EPIC's graduate student research fellowships. The two programs, the  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep  more
FDIC: Statement by Chairman Hill on the Proposed Rule Regarding State Bank Parity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following statement by Chairman Travis Hill: * * * Statement by Chairman Travis Hill on the Proposed Rule Regarding State Bank Parity September 17, 2026 For approximately 165 years, the United States has had a dual banking system comprised of federally chartered and state-chartered banks. Over the years, Congress has on numerous occasions enacted laws to promote parity between national and state-chartered banks, so   more
Fifth annual South Side Science Festival returns Oct. 3 with curiosity and fun
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Fifth annual South Side Science Festival returns Oct. 3 with curiosity and fun * The kids' minds are blown, University of Chicago graduate student Madhumitha Prakash said, when yellow and blue don't make green. Each year for the past three years, the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) immunoengineering Ph.D. student has run a science demonstration for children showing off   more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Graveyard of Eastern European Socialism
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * September 17, 2026 The Graveyard of Eastern European Socialism Alex Tokarev Kristin Tokarev Competition exposed decades of economic failure. - On October 12, 1960, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev pounded his shoe on the podium during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, yelling at the capitalist countries: "We [the socialists] will bury you!" Within 30 years, socialism  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises National Healthcare Properties on Senior Housing Acquisitions in Multiple States
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises National Healthcare Properties on Senior Housing Acquisitions in Multiple States * NEW YORK - Sept. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP), a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning, and investing in a diversified portfolio of health care r  more
Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies * In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease. While bacteria have bee  more
How a simple game of 20 questions could help make AI fit for the future
BRISTOL, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * How a simple game of 20 questions could help make AI fit for the future * The research, led by the University of Bristol and presented at the Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing in Illinois, in the US on Wednesday 16 September, shows how simple binary classifiers, each trained in a matter of minutes on a standard laptop, can be combined using a string of yes/no questions   more
How seriously should the public take dire predictions about an AI apocalypse?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * How seriously should the public take dire predictions about an AI apocalypse? * Several AI executives have raised questions in recent days about the safety of the technology. Robert Brunner is the chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Brunner, who teaches a class on artificial intelligence in business, spoke wi  more
Hyatt Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call * CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00  more
Illinois Wesleyan to Welcome Whataburger CEO and IWU Alumna Debbie Stroud '90 for Distinguished Speaker Series
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Wesleyan to Welcome Whataburger CEO and IWU Alumna Debbie Stroud '90 for Distinguished Speaker Series * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Illinois Wesleyan University will welcome Whataburger President and CEO and IWU alumna Debbie Stroud '90 to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for the second annual Kinder Brothers Distinguished Business Speaker Series. Stroud is an Ellsworth, Ill. native and Tr  more
Introducing a Wine-Country Wonder: The Clayfield
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing a Wine-Country Wonder: The Clayfield * Niagara-on-the-Lake's new boutique hotel joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening today, in the heart of Canadian wine country, of The Clayfield, a one-of-a-kind boutique wine-and-wellness hotel inspired by its setting in   more
JWCC Trustees Approve Appointment of New Vice President for Academic Affairs
QUINCY, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: * * * JWCC Trustees Approve Appointment of New Vice President for Academic Affairs September 17, 2026 During its regular meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Jill Compton as the college's new vice president for academic affairs. Her expected start date is November 1. She succeeds Dr. Shelley Barkley who assumed the presidency  more
Kirkland Advises Aphias Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in SNZweig
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Aphias Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in SNZweig * Kirkland & Ellis advised Aphias Capital, an operationally and vertically focused private equity firm dedicated to helping lower middle market companies, on a strategic growth investment in SNZweig, a professional services and advisory firm built exclusively to support and advance architectu  more
Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, on the establishment of a new joint venture between an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada's largest pension investors. The joint venture will inves  more
Kirkland Represents Ares on Acquisition of Four-Community Student Housing Portfolio From SCHENK+
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Ares on Acquisition of Four-Community Student Housing Portfolio From SCHENK+ * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management in a transaction whereby Ares Real Estate funds, in partnership with The Scion Group, the world's largest owner of off-campus student housing, have acquired a four-community, 2,316-bed student housing portfolio from SCHENK+. Th  more
Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman's Latest Anti-Indian Attack
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman's Latest Anti-Indian Attack * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today responded to Palm Bay, Florida City Councilman Chandler Langevin after Langevin wrote, "I won Rajesh. Take your curry and go home," the latest in a series of attacks he has directed at Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Indians, and Indian Americans. "I'm staying. So is   more
Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers After FBI Director Patel Refuses to Rule Out Deploying FBI Agents to Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers After FBI Director Patel Refuses to Rule Out Deploying FBI Agents to Polling Places * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today demanded answers from Attorney General Todd Blanche after FBI Director Kash Patel repeatedly refused to rule out deploying FBI agents to polling places during the November midterm elections, the latest Trump Administrat  more
Krishnamoorthi Opposes F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia After U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Obtain Sensitive Technology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Opposes F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia After U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Obtain Sensitive Technology * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today opposed the Trump Administration's proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia following reports that U.S. intelligence officials have  more
LaHood's CHANGE Act Passes out of the Ways and Means Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood's CHANGE Act Passes out of the Ways and Means Committee * Washington, D.C. - The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to advance the Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which was included as a provision in the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. This bipartisan legislation was led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Congress  more
Lake Forest College: What is Lake Forest College's Admissions Process? Answered by an Expert.
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * What is Lake Forest College's admissions process? Answered by an expert. September 16, 2026 When it comes to applying for college, it helps to have the power of expert knowledge at your back. Here is a peek behind Lake Forest College's admissions process and some commonly asked questions we get from students, answered by someone on the inside. We sat down with Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollme  more
Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High * WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year. The FAA conducts outreach and training with lo  more
Leadership Lessons That Apply at Every Level
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Leadership Lessons That Apply at Every Level * There is no single path to leadership in the PHCP-PVF industry. Sometimes it starts in a warehouse. Sometimes it requires leaving a company where you are comfortable. Sometimes it grows through industry involvement, an unexpected opportunity or simply learning how to bring out the best in the people around you.   more
Littelfuse Expands Its Solid-State Switching Portfolio With New Solid-State Contactors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Littelfuse Expands Its Solid-State Switching Portfolio with New Solid-State Contactors New DIN rail and panel mount models protect single- and three-phase heating and motor control applications ROSEMONT, Ill, September 17, 2026--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solution that enable safe and efficient electric  more
Memorial Tree Planting Postponed to September 30
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Tree Planting Postponed to September 30 * MACOMB, IL - The annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony has been postponed to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Memorial Tree Grove on the west side of Sherman Hall due to weather. Each year, WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor: * Michael Dailey,   more
Midwestern University: Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities Midwestern University welcomes STEM educators to explore innovative teaching strategies - Midwestern University Glendale Campus hosted the third annual National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3 and 4. The summit, organized by the Arizona Science Center and the SciTech Institute, brought over 200 educators together to enhance science educat  more
Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) -Three books from Missouri School of Journalism faculty, ranging from recently published to upcoming, showcase how the School's experts are moving the industry forward with research-backed explorations of important issues. Assistant P  more
Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research * University of Virginia researchers have received the first $4 million tranche of an award worth up to $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop a digital model showing how hormonal differences between men and women can impact the effectiveness of some medications. Hormone activity varies between men a  more
NanoSieve Named Winner of NSC Safety Innovation Challenge
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NanoSieve Named Winner of NSC Safety Innovation Challenge * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council announced NanoSieve as the winner of the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, recognizing its cutting-edge technology designed to help prevent serious workplace incidents and fatalities. Presented during the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, the annual co  more
NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2027 officers. Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek   more
National Safety Council Presents Training Impact Awards
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * National Safety Council Presents Training Impact Awards * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council announced the recipients of the Training Impact Awards, honoring instructors who go above and beyond to equip others with the knowledge and skills that help keep themselves and others safer, from the workplace to anyplace. The following awards were announced at the 2026 NSC S  more
Nearly 500 credit union leaders advocate for priorities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Nearly 500 credit union leaders advocate for priorities * Nearly 500 credit union advocates were on Capitol Hill this week supporting credit union priorities at a critical time for this Congress. The House is in recess until after the election, meaning this week's meetings were a great opportunity to keep priorities top of mind while leading into future engagement opportunities bac  more
NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections * -Fourteen state Attorneys General issued guidance today affirming that federal and state civil rights protections remain legal and enforceable and that they will continue to enforce them. The guidance covers housing, lending, employment, education, and healthcare, and it comes as th  more
Northern Trust Raises Prime Rate
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Raises Prime Rate * CHICAGO -Northern Trust has increased its prime rate from 6.75% to 7.00%, effective Thursday, September 17, 2026. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations,  more
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Kimberly Yuracko's New Book Explores Fairness and Equity in Girls' Sports
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Kimberly Yuracko's New Book Explores Fairness and Equity in Girls' Sports 09.17.2026 In her new book, Sex and Sports: Transgender Rights and the Culture War Over Girls' Sports, Kimberly A. Yuracko, the Judd and Mary Morris Leighton Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker Law, examines one of the most controversial and polarizing questions of the last decade -- namely wh  more
Northwestern University: Networks Could Benefit From More Disorder
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Networks could benefit from more disorder Complex systems, like power grids and the brain, may be stabilized by disorder September 17, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- Perfection is overrated -- at least when it comes to complex systems like the power grid, food webs and advanced materials. For decades, scientists generally assumed that networks function most reliably when their individual compo  more
NSC Reveals Major Injury and Fatality Events Associated with OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Reveals Major Injury and Fatality Events Associated with OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council revealed the major injury and fatality events associated with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2026. Unveiled during the 2026 NSC Safety Congr  more
Paid Summer Research Opens Opportunities for IWU Physics Students
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Paid Summer Research Opens Opportunities for IWU Physics Students * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - This summer, six physics students participated in paid, on-campus summer research internships supported through Illinois Wesleyan alumni donations and university funding. Their projects spanned a broad range of physics, from semiconductor research to the development of curriculum for IWU's emerging foc  more
Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S. * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle. First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast   more
Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 17 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education * Pomona College's talented and diverse Class of 2030, which arrived on campus last month, consists of 414 first-year students from across the country and the world. The new transfer cohort of 27 students includes 19 community college transfers, reflecting the multiple pathways to a Pomona education. Among first-year students,  more
Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps
URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's farm bill and Congress one step clos  more
Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Chicago Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to pressure Russia into reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 262  more
Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE * #The Make ICE Pay Act would establish a federal grant program using funds previously appropriated to ICE and CBP WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states  more
Rockford's First "Community Driven Community Solar" Project Marks One Year of Bill Savings, Local Jobs and Community Investment
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Rockford's First "Community Driven Community Solar" Project Marks One Year of Bill Savings, Local Jobs and Community Investment * Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal and Rockford Alderman Tamir Bell joined representatives from Summit Ridge Energy, one of the nation's leading commercial solar companies, developer Trajectory Energy Partner  more
San Juan College: Eileen Richey Honored With 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award
FARMINGTON, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Eileen Richey Honored with 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award September 17, 2026 Eileen Richey, Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP), received the 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). The award recognizes Richey's leadership, service and contributions to auxiliary services in higher education. NACAS presents the Cor  more
SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, voted against giving President Trump more power to capriciously abuse tariff authority and arbitrarily threaten allies. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would grant the President power to ena  more
SCHNEIDER VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT TO PROTECT AGAINST ENERGY COST SPIKES CAUSED BY DATA CENTERS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT TO PROTECT AGAINST ENERGY COST SPIKES CAUSED BY DATA CENTERS * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill would require state utility regulators to establish rules to ensure communities do not pay for the costs of building new power generation, transmission   more
Sidley Launches Beauty & Wellness Industry Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Launches Beauty & Wellness Industry Group * Sidley is pleased to announce the launch of its Beauty & Wellness industry group, integrating experience across 13 practices to provide comprehensive support to clients operating and investing across the beauty and wellness industry. The beauty and wellness sector continues to attract significant investment while rapid  more
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Chelsea Football Club in Ownership Transition
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Chelsea Football Club in Ownership Transition * Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Chelsea Football Club in the acquisition of the ownership interest of Todd Boehly by Clearlake. As part of the transaction, Clearlake will also acquire Mark Walter's ownership interest and therefore acquire full con  more
Sidley Represents GSK in Connection With Its EUR3.5 Billion Issuance of Notes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents GSK in Connection With Its EUR3.5 Billion Issuance of Notes * Sidley represented GSK on its EUR3.5 billion issuance of Notes, comprising EUR850,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due March 2028; EUR1,000,000,000 3.500 per cent Notes due 2030; EUR850,000,000 3.875 per cent Notes due 2034; and EUR800,000,000 4.125 per cent Notes due 2037. The Notes were issued   more
Sidley Represents Noetive in US$41 Million Series Seed Financing
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Noetive in US$41 Million Series Seed Financing * Sidley represented Noetive AI Inc. in its US$41 million Series Seed financing. The financing was led by Eclipse, with participation from Craft Ventures, The Westly Group, Swish Ventures, Factory, Incite Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Operator Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures, and a number of notable angel inves  more
Smith Hosts Special Order to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith hosts Special Order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment "The Hyde Amendment reaffirms the fundamental truth that every life is precious and irreplaceable." Washington, Sep 16, 2026 Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which p  more
Statement on Updated Workplace First Aid Kit Standard
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Statement on Updated Workplace First Aid Kit Standard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, applauds the revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Z308.1-2021 standard for workplace first aid kits to include lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medicati  more
Stem Cell Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease Identifies Inflammation as Therapeutic Target
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease Identifies Inflammation as Therapeutic Target * Stem cell researchers have identified inflammatory pathways that may play a key role in driving kidney damage in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), pointing to potential new approaches for protecting the kidneys. Using stem cell-derived kidney organoids, Benjamin Fre  more
Stem Cell Reports Welcomes Dominique Bonnet and Frederic Relaix as Associate Editors
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Welcomes Dominique Bonnet and Frederic Relaix as Associate Editors * Leading researchers bring expertise in hematopoietic and muscle stem cells to the ISSCR's open access peer-reviewed journal The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces the appointment of Dominique Bonnet, Ph.D., and Frederic Relaix, Ph.D., as   more
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration September 17, 2026 Chancellor King Joined Members of the Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows for Roundtable Discussion; Announces Full Cohort As Part of SUNY's Commitment to Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement, SUNY Launches 'Advancing Campus Plu  more
The Best Succession Plans are Those No One Notices
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * The Best Succession Plans are Those No One Notices * AdobeStock Photos Succession planning often focuses on straightforward questions: Who is next in line? Who will replace the owner? Who will step into the president's role? Who takes over when a longtime executive retires? But during a recent peer-to-peer discussion among ASA's Master of Distribution Man  more
The Next Frontier: Rethinking Regulation in an Era of Rapid Innovation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Next Frontier: Rethinking Regulation in an Era of Rapid Innovation * With top tech leaders warning of potentially catastrophic risks if artificial intelligence outpaces oversight, how can policymakers design guardrails without crushing innovation? To explore this question, please join leading regulatory scholars and practitioners on September 25 for, hosted by the GW Regulatory Studies Center. The foru  more
The Numbers Behind the Latest Supply Chain Cost Squeeze
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * The Numbers Behind the Latest Supply Chain Cost Squeeze * AdobeStock Photos Tariffs, freight and metals drive a new wave of supply chain inflation. Just as manufacturers and distributors have adjusted to several years of supply chain disruption and elevated input costs, another wave of cost pressure is beginning to build. U.S. manufacturers are reporting  more
Things to do at Loyola: September 18-October 1
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Things to do at Loyola: September 18-October 1 * Catch a play, hear experts explore the moral implications of AI, enjoy events with loved ones at Family Weekend, and more, in the next two weeks. #Friday Night Flick: Howl's Moving Castle September 18, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Damen Cinema Join the Department of Programming for a screening of Howl's Moving Castle, complete with snacks and popcorn  more
Transmission project approved to deliver more reliable energy for LaSalle and Bureau Counties
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Transmission project approved to deliver more reliable energy for LaSalle and Bureau Counties * State regulators approve Illinois Valley Reliability Project Key Takeaways: * Communities in LaSalle and Bureau Counties will benefit from improved energy reliability and be more prepared for long-term economic growth. * The Illinois Valley Reliabilit  more
Trine student Gawron learns challenges of research at summer program
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine student Gawron learns challenges of research at summer program * By Taylor Peel English/Communication '27 Henry Gawron, a Trine University chemistry major, spent his summer gaining hands-on research experience through the University of Nebraska's Summer Research Program (SRP). The 10-week program gave the senior from Oak Lawn, Illinois, the chance to work in a university research laboratory and explore a  more
U of I System Approves Funding for Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion in Chicago
URBANA, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * U of I System approves funding for Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion in Chicago Sep 17, 2026 By Alex Quigley The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved funding for the new Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion at the University of Illinois Chicago. The project's estimated $232 million cost will be funded through state of Illinois capital appropriations, UIC  more
UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI * The University of Chicago is launching its first degree program dedicated exclusively to AI. The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program, which will be offered through the Physical Sciences Division and the Data Science Institute, will welcome its inaugural cohort in autumn 2027. The new degree was developed for a changing AI  more
Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides * WASHINGTON-This week, Representatives Lauren Underwood and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis by expanding evidence-based lethal means safety training for all VA employees who regularly interact with veterans, as well as community care providers and family caregivers. Currently, clinical  more
Union College: Meet the new faculty
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhan  more
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering: From the Pandemic, an Inspiration to Study Immunoengineering
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * From the pandemic, an inspiration to study immunoengineering PhD student Trevor Ung is working to make vaccines last longer by giving them a new target September 17, 2026 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Trevor Ung saw an opportunity. As a biomedical engineering undergraduate at the University of Toronto, he had spent a year conducting research in a lab at Brigham  more
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Troutman Pepper Locke's Jon Hubbard and Kathleen Hutchenreuther
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Troutman Pepper Locke's Jon Hubbard and Kathleen Hutchenreuther * RICHMOND and VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Lawyers Weekly has named Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jon Hubbard a 2026 Leader in the Law and associate Kathleen Hutchenreuther a 2026 Up & Coming Lawyer. The annual awards recognize attorneys for their leadership and contributions to  more
WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they   more
White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P  more
WIU Continues To Be Recognized By U.S. News & World Report For 2027
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Continues To Be Recognized By U.S. News & World Report For 2027 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. WIU earned recognition in two categories on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges badge-eligible list, including Regi  more
WIU Hosting Emergency Operations Center Ribbon Cutting Sept. 21
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Hosting Emergency Operations Center Ribbon Cutting Sept. 21 * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 on the first floor of Sallee Hall. This new center will provide state-of-the-art technology that will be available to students as part of WIU's top-ranked   more