Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Rush University issued the following news:
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'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
September 22, 2026
Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, professor, Department of Women, Children and Nursing, talks about that wherever she goes, animals follow. Mohr grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent her summers working for her local veterinarian. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that wa
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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI - Congressman Tiffany Pledges Not to Raise Taxes... On Billionaires
MONONA, Wisconsin, Sept. 24 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Tiffany Pledges Not to Raise Taxes... On Billionaires
Tiffany, whose campaign for Wisconsin governor is being bank-rolled by billionaires, is doubling down on his vow to protect the ultra-rich from having to pay their share of taxes
September 23, 2026
MADISON, Wis. - GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany, whose campaign
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A Stronger Path to Homeownership: The Impact of Housing Counseling
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news:
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A Stronger Path to Homeownership: The Impact of Housing Counseling
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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to sustainable homeownership can be complex. In this episode of Banking on Connections, FHLBank Chicago's Jamie Lutton sits down with Sharon Legenza, Executive Director of Housing Ac
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AASL Announces Relaunch of AASL Standards Web Portal
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Announces Relaunch of AASL Standards Web Portal
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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) today announced the relaunch of the AASL Standards web portal, providing school librarians and their learning communities with an enhanced digital resource for exploring, understanding, implementing, and advocating for the second edition of the National School
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Advancing health by addressing food insecurity in our communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Advancing health by addressing food insecurity in our communities
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September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness of food insecurity and its impact on health. Food insecurity is a complex community health issue, and addressing it often requires more than one solution.
Across Ascension, Ministry Markets are encouraged to address food insecur
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago: 'Avanzando Juntos' Conference to Address Rising HIV Rates in the Latine Community
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news:
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'Avanzando Juntos' conference to address rising HIV rates in the Latine community
Andrew Davis, Communications Consultant
September 23, 2026
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On Thursday, Oct. 1, Avanzando Juntos (Moving Forward Together): Confronting Rising HIV in Illinois Latine Communities will take place at Malcolm X College.
A coalition of organizations--including Project VIDA, CALOR, the Illinois Department of Public H
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Alumni honored at Forty Under 40 award banquet
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Alumni honored at Forty Under 40 award banquet
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Four Augustana College alumni were among the young professionals honored at the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 awards banquet at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center on Sept. 17.
The Augustana honorees were:
* Kathryn Jecklin '12 - AVP Retail Sales Manager, American Bank & Trust; Board Member, Black Box Theatre; Social
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AMWA Announces 2026 INSPIRE Awardees
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news:
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AMWA Announces 2026 INSPIRE Awardees
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The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is honored to announce 31 recipients of the 2026 AMWA INSPIRE Award. This annual award celebrates women physicians who exemplify the highest values of vision, integrity, service, and role modeling in medicine and health care.
"The INSPIRE Award, given in September during Women in
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers
Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REMIND HEARTHSIDE CHILD LABORERS TO FILE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REMIND HEARTHSIDE CHILD LABORERS TO FILE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION
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Claims for Compensation Under Settlement Can be Filed Until Nov. 20
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) are encouraging eligible workers who were under the age of 16 when they worked at Hearthside Food Solutions LLC (
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Augustana students contribute to work at prominent research universities
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Augustana students contribute to work at prominent research universities
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For three Augustana students, the path from the classroom to a medical internship took them to some of the region's most prominent research universities.
Antonina Gramatnikovska '27, James Vargas '28 and Alivia Seehase '28 spent their summers conducting research at Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern University and the Universit
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago: New Group of Extinct-in-the-wild Sihek Heading to Quarantine Ahead of Expected Wild Release
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release:
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September 23, 2026
New group of extinct-in-the-wild Sihek heading to quarantine ahead of expected wild release
Two years after the 'First Nine' birds made history on Palmyra Atoll, Brookfield Zoo Chicago joins conservation partners in preparing for the next major milestone in Sihek recovery efforts
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Brookfield, IL--As many as eight Sihek (also known as Guam kingfishers) will likely be headed
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Centering Korean ways of knowing
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Centering Korean ways of knowing
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When Seungho Moon first came to the United States as an exchange student, he noticed a world map while observing an elementary school classroom.
The map was centered differently from the maps he had grown up seeing in South Korea.
"I was used to seeing the map centered around the Pacific," Moon said. "But here, the map was centered around the Atlantic."
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Certified Nuclear Professional exam application window opens
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Certified Nuclear Professional exam application window opens
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Applications are now open for the fall 2026 testing period for the American Nuclear Society's Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) exam. Applications are being accepted through October 28, and the test will be administered November 18-December 16.
This is the final test session of 2026; after the fall 2026 perio
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Chicago Roadmap 2.0 Named Top 100 Finalist for Chicago Innovation Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Chicago Roadmap 2.0 Named Top 100 Finalist for Chicago Innovation Awards
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Chicago Roadmap 2.0, a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), has been named one of the Top 100 Finalists for the 25th annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Chicago Roadmap 2.0 was selected from 356 nominees from a variety of organizations and industri
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Circana 2026 Holiday Media Report Reveals How Advertisers Can Act on Demand Before Purchase
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- 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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Circana 2026 Holiday Media Report Reveals How Advertisers Can Act on Demand Before Purchase
New Circana report offers holiday advertising strategy insights for brands, retailers, and media advertisers navigating earlier dem
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Class of 2030, new students embark on UChicago experience
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Class of 2030, new students embark on UChicago experience
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Editor's Note: Check back for frequent updates throughout Orientation Week.
In his remarks to new University of Chicago students, President Paul Alivisatos welcomed the Class of 2030 and incoming transfer students into a community "famous for its culture of contestation" and its intellectual rigor.
"You made a choice to take a path toward cul
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CONGRESSIONAL JEWISH CAUCUS URGES SECRETARY RUBIO TO PRESERVE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HOLOCAUST ISSUES AS A DISTINCT AND PERMANENT OFFICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSIONAL JEWISH CAUCUS URGES SECRETARY RUBIO TO PRESERVE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HOLOCAUST ISSUES AS A DISTINCT AND PERMANENT OFFICE
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Co-Chairs Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), led the Congressional Jewish Caucus, in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to preserve the office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues (SEHI
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Cougar Cupboard Rolls Out Lineup of Fall Events
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Cougar Cupboard Rolls Out Lineup of Fall Events
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About two years ago, a student asked whether the Cougar Cupboard-the on-campus resource for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville-had school supplies available. At the time, it did not. "I said, 'We don't have any school supplies, but we're going to change that,'" Lealia Williams, Student Care and Advocacy Coordinator in t
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information
September 23, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c
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Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers
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On a Friday afternoon in early September, Chris Fox is painting the side of a building just outside downtown Grand Rapids. He's preparing a mural for ArtPrize-an annual international art competition that takes place just a few miles from Calvin's campus. Working with him on the project are some of his current and former students.
"I a
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: August 2026 Performance and Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: August 2026 Performance and Media Test Findings
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As the summer boating season winds down, the latest Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI) provides an updated look at consumer momentum-from building awareness and interest in boating to inspiring more people to get on the water-and the insights informing Discover B
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DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Major Producer of World's Medical Isotope Supply is Giant Step Closer to Using Proliferation-resistant Nuclear Fuel
ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 24 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Major producer of world's medical isotope supply is giant step closer to using proliferation-resistant nuclear fuel
Belgium's high-performing nuclear research reactor meets important technical milestone with submission of safety assessment on low-enriched uranium fuel
September 23, 2026
Belgium's nuclear research center, SCK CEN, has submitted a safety
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Duckworth Joins Durbin, Great Lakes Senators in Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses of the Brandon Road Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Durbin, Great Lakes Senators in Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses of the Brandon Road Project
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September 23, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL),along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), sent a letter to the Acting Assistant
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Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
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September 23, 2026
#Durbin: "We have enough resources, staff, and talent on a bipartisan basis to call Donald Trump Jr. before the Committee for a deposition, to answer some basic questions about who paid for his wedding ceremony."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL
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Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.23.2026
Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
Durbin: "We have enough resources, staff, and talent on a bipartisan basis to call Donald Trump Jr. before the Committee for a deposition, to answer some basic questions about who paid for his wedding ceremony."
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WASHINGTON - U.S.
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Push For Release Of Chinese Political Prisoners During Meetings With President Xi Jinping This Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Push For Release Of Chinese Political Prisoners During Meetings With President Xi Jinping This Week
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September 22, 2026
#In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin called for the release of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy Lai, Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, and Ekpar Asat
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on th
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Durbin Denounces Judiciary Committee Republicans' Hearing On Transgender Athletes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Denounces Judiciary Committee Republicans' Hearing On Transgender Athletes
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September 23, 2026
#Senate Republicans and Republican witnesses spent hearing attacking the very existence of trans kids instead of addressing critical issues before the Committee's jurisdiction
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, den
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Durbin Denounces Judiciary Committee Republicans' Hearing On Transgender Athletes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.23.2026
Durbin Denounces Judiciary Committee Republicans' Hearing On Transgender Athletes
Senate Republicans and Republican witnesses spent hearing attacking the very existence of trans kids instead of addressing critical issues before the Committee's jurisdiction
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Memb
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Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Flock Cameras: "We Have Got to Find a Way to Balance Privacy and Security"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.23.2026
Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras: "We Have Got to Find a Way to Balance Privacy and Security"
In his opening statement in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing, Durbin spoke about the need to adopt guardrails on Automated License Plate Reader technology to protect
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Durbin Leads Great Lakes Senators In Demanding Answers On Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses Of The Brandon Road Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Leads Great Lakes Senators In Demanding Answers On Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses Of The Brandon Road Project
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September 22, 2026
#In today's letter, the Senators emphasized that the Brandon Road Project Interbasin Project cannot be halted again as invasive carp have been found dangerously close to Lake Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), al
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Durbin Shares 153rd Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Shares 153rd Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor
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September 23, 2026
#Durbin: "I may be leaving the Senate in a few months, but I am not leaving this fight [for Dreamers]."
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shared his 153rd Dreamer story. During his time in Congress, Durbin ha
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Durbin Shares 153rd Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.23.2026
Durbin Shares 153rd Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor
Durbin: "I may be leaving the Senate in a few months, but I am not leaving this fight [for Dreamers]."
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WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shared his 153rd Dreamer stor
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Durbin Sounds The Alarm On Trump's Attacks On A Free & Open Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Sounds The Alarm On Trump's Attacks On A Free & Open Press
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September 22, 2026
#Durbin: "President Trump has done more to undermine, belittle, and attack the free and open press than any President in modern history."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called out President Trump banning CNN, MS NOW, and
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Eastern Illinois University Earns High Marks in Multiple National Rankings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings
Sep-23-2026
EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality a
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Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF
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"The ways in which we are thinking about your education don't stop here," says Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Public Health Minor at Eckerd College Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
Miller is referring to Eckerd's new graduate school pathway, which grants students automatic admission into the University of South Florida's master's
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EIU Alumni Association to Honor Nine Alumni for Service, Leadership and Lasting Impact
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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EIU Alumni Association to honor nine alumni for service, leadership and lasting impact
Sep-23-2026
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University will recognize nine alumni whose careers and lives reflect the many ways an EIU education can extend well beyond graduation during the 2026 University Awards Reception & Dinner on Friday, October 23. The honorees will be recognized from 6 to 9 p.m
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FBI Director Patel Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency:
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Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)--our current operations, the priorities driving them, and the threat landscape confronting the country. Each day, the men
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Fed Governor Barr Issues Remarks at Event Entitled 'Housing Affordability 2026: A Community Development Summit'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Michael S. Barr:
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September 23, 2026
A Long-Term View on the Costs of Shelter
Governor Michael S. Barr
At "Housing Affordability 2026: A Community Development Summit," hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you./1 My interest in access to affordable housing spans several decades. During my career, I have worked on housing and mortg
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Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Acquisitions Involving Pioneer Bank in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set fo
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Federal Register: Fed Reviews Holding Company Reorganization Proposal for Mutual Federal Bank in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1467a) (HOLA) and Regulation LL (12 CFR part 238) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here.
This month,
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Fungal Biology Supergroup connects UW researchers across disciplines
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news:
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Fungal Biology Supergroup connects UW researchers across disciplines
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For 27 years, campus has been home to the Fungal Biology Supergroup, a loose alliance of professors and researchers in disciplines that range from botany and pharmacy to medicine and public health.
Christina Hull, a professor of biomolecular chemistry and medical microbiology and immunology, s
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Grant Thornton launches first-of-its-kind Enterprise Assurance Services practice -- including certifications for AIUC-1 and ISO
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton launches first-of-its-kind Enterprise Assurance Services practice -- including certifications for AIUC-1 and ISO
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Integrated delivery model spans specialized assurance solutions for emerging areas such as risk, technology, sustainability and trust
CHICAGO -The audit and assurance firm of Grant Thornton in the U.S.,
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House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost Receives Legislator of the Year Award From Wounded Warrior Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Bost Receives Legislator of the Year Award from Wounded Warrior Project
September 23, 2026
House Committee of Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after he received the Legislator of the Year award from the Wounded Warrior Project organization last week.
"It is a great honor to receive the legislat
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IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Copyright Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news:
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IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Copyright Capabilities
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The inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, published across IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR), recognized six Arnold & Porter lawyers for their copyright work nationally across California, Illinois, and New York. The Copyright 1000 is a new global gui
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Illinois Institute of Technology: Dawson Named Researcher to Know
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Dawson Named Researcher to Know
09/23/2026
Illinois Tech Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Scott Dawson has been recognized as one of the 2026 Illinois Researchers to Know by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition.
Dawson's work in developing and applying new methods for modeling fluid mechanics and aerodynamic systems earned him a spot on the list of 1
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Illinois Institute of Technology: Defining Design - Chicago-Kent Professor Cited in Federal Judicial Ruling
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Defining Design: Chicago-Kent Professor Cited in Federal Judicial Ruling
09/23/2026
"I'm gratified and honored when a judge finds my work to be helpful--especially where, as here, they're dealing with new and novel legal questions," says Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell.
In March 2026 Fackrell's paper, "Uncreative Designs," which was published in Duke Law Review i
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Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields to Repatriate Funerary Object Recovered from Mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields intends to repatriate a pipe to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
The pipe is an unassociated funerary object excavated from a mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. The notice states that it was originally collected by Charles C. Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, and was later held in the collections of Dr. Rollin H. Bunch of Muncie, Indiana, the Edward W. Payne Collection in Springfield,
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Innovative procedure offers patients a new treatment option for prostate cancer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Innovative procedure offers patients a new treatment option for prostate cancer
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CHICAGO - September 23, 2026 - Traditional prostate cancer treatment often involves prostate removal or radiation, but those treatments can affect urinary and sexual function in men.
Northwestern Medicine urologists Ashley Ross, MD, PhD, and Perry Xu, MD, have develope
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Innovative procedure offers patients a new treatment option for prostate cancer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Innovative procedure offers patients a new treatment option for prostate cancer
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CHICAGO - September 23, 2026 - Traditional prostate cancer treatment often involves prostate removal or radiation, but those treatments can affect urinary and sexual function in men.
Northwestern Medicine urologists Ashley Ross, MD, PhD, and Perry Xu, MD, have developed a new and innovative way t
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Kirkland Advises Royal Caribbean Group on Partnership with Sandals Resorts at $6 Billion Enterprise Value
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Royal Caribbean Group on Partnership with Sandals Resorts at $6 Billion Enterprise Value
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) on an agreement to form a partnership with Sandals Resorts. Under the terms of the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group will acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for a total enterp
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Lewis and Clark Looks Back on a Decade with Bike MS 42nd Annual Gateway Getaway Ride Takes Off This Weekend
GODFREY, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Lewis and Clark Community College posted the following news:
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Lewis and Clark Looks Back on a Decade with Bike MS 42nd Annual Gateway Getaway Ride Takes Off This Weekend
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GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College will host the Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride for the last time, Sept. 26-27, 2026, before the event moves on to its next location.
As they have since 2015, hundreds of cyclists from across Missouri and Illinois will gather at the college's Godf
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Liberty Justice Center Sues Brooklyn Library Union Over Compulsory Dues
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Sues Brooklyn Library Union Over Compulsory Dues
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. | September 23, 2026-The Liberty Justice Center filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Brooklyn Public Library employee Jeffrey A. Schwartz, challenging the requirement that he pay union dues as a condition of his employment.
In Schwartz v. Brooklyn Library Guild, Local 1482, AFL-CIO et
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Loyola advances in U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Loyola advances in U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings
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From the classroom to the community, Ramblers are on a roll. Loyola University Chicago has been named among the nation's best in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, climbing to #121 nationally and marking the ninth consecutive year the University has placed in the top third of schoo
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Mayer Brown Earns Top Rankings in 9fin's H1 2026 US Restructuring League Tables
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown earns top rankings in 9fin's H1 2026 US restructuring league tables
Mayer Brown has been recognized as a leading legal advisor in US restructuring and special situations, earning top 10 placements in 9fin's H1 2026 law firm league tables. The rankings reflect the firm's work advising creditors and debtors on court-supervised restructuring matters.
Mayer Brown achieved top 1
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Microscopic robots inspired by fireflies, cilia, sync to reshape surroundings
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Microscopic robots inspired by fireflies, cilia, sync to reshape surroundings
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In northeastern Brazil, termites have transformed an area about the size of Great Britain by sensing their environment, communicating with each other about it and working together to build vast tunnel systems. Inspired by this and other instances of the small but mighty collective activity in nature, Cornell physics researchers have
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Millikin University Welcomes Comedy Dance Chicago for Special October 10 Performance
DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin University Welcomes Comedy Dance Chicago for Special October 10 Performance
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DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University is proud to welcome back School of Theatre and Dance alumni Justin Kimball '21, Hannah Magy '23, and Britt-Marie Sivertsen '10 for a special performance with Comedy Dance Chicago at 2 p.m. on October 10, 2026, at Albert Taylor Theatre in Decatur.
Tickets are $20 and are available online
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
September 23, 2026
More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad
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Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors cour
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New Waterways Access Initiative Website Highlights Recreational Marine Manufacturing Access Priorities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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New Waterways Access Initiative Website Highlights Recreational Marine Manufacturing Access Priorities
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NMMA today launched a new website for the Waterways Access Initiative at nmma.org/access, creating a central hub for the campaign's policy priorities, industry data, advocacy resources, and messaging around one of the recreational boating industry's mo
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Newmark Arranges $95M Sale of Randhurst Village, a Trophy Retail Center in Chicago's North Suburbs
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $95M Sale of Randhurst Village, a Trophy Retail Center in Chicago's North Suburbs
September 23, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $95 million sale of Randhurst Village, a 931,798-square-foot open-air retail power center in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Newmark President, Head of Retail
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Northern Trust Expands Municipal Bond ETF Lineup with New York and California Tax-Exempt ETFs
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Expands Municipal Bond ETF Lineup with New York and California Tax-Exempt ETFs
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CHICAGO -Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, today announced the launch of two new municipal bond ETFs: the Northern Trust Ne
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Northwestern University: For People With a Rare Skin Disorder, High Allergy Risk Adds Another Burden
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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For people with a rare skin disorder, high allergy risk adds another burden
Study finds high rates of food allergies, asthma and hay fever among people with congenital ichthyosis
September 23, 2026
* Congenital ichthyosis is a group of rare inherited disorders that weaken the skin's barrier at birth
* Nearly 70% of study participants reported at least one allergic disorder
* Findings
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Norwalk Boat Show Marks 50 Years, Opens Thursday at Norwalk Cove Marina
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Norwalk Boat Show Marks 50 Years, Opens Thursday at Norwalk Cove Marina
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The 2026 Discover Boating(r) Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive(r), opens tomorrow, Sept. 24, at Norwalk Cove Marina and runs through Sunday, marking 50 years as one of the Northeast's premier fall in-water boating events. The 2026 show provides exhibitors an importa
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Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is launching a coordinated, data-driven and outcomes-focused student success ecosystem that spans the University's academic, co-curricular and support environments. Lance Kennedy-Phillips, vice provost in the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR), will se
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Pingree, Kelly Call Out Reports of Illegal Union-Busting at Prime Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree, Kelly Call Out Reports of Illegal Union-Busting at Prime Healthcare
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U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) are leading a group of their Democratic colleagues in demanding that Prime Healthcare end alleged intimidation and retaliation against nurses engaged in federally protected union activity at its hospitals in Maine, Illinois, and Nevada. In a letter
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PROCURADOR GENERAL RAOUL, DEPARTMENTO DE TRABAJO DE ILLINOIS RECUERDAN A LOS JOVENES TRABAJADORES DE HEARTHSIDE QUE PRESENTEN RECLAMACIONES DE INDEMNIZACION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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PROCURADOR GENERAL RAOUL, DEPARTMENTO DE TRABAJO DE ILLINOIS RECUERDAN A LOS JOVENES TRABAJADORES DE HEARTHSIDE QUE PRESENTEN RECLAMACIONES DE INDEMNIZACION
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Reclamaciones de Indemnizacion en Virtud del Acuerdo Pueden Presentarse Hasta el 20 de noviembre
Chicago - el Procurador General Kwame Raoul y el Departamento de Trabajo de Illinois (IDOL) animan a los trabajadores elegibles
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Public Invited to LC's Annual Resource & Wellness Fair, Sept. 29
GODFREY, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Lewis and Clark Community College posted the following news:
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Public Invited to LC's Annual Resource & Wellness Fair, Sept. 29
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GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College will host its annual Resource & Wellness Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in The Commons, offering a variety of health, wellness and community resource activities for students, employees and the general public.
The fair is designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being wh
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Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce Community-led Legislation to Dismantle DHS, Abolish ICE, Reimagine Community Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce Community-led Legislation to Dismantle DHS, Abolish ICE, Reimagine Community Safety
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Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee, stood with Illinois public officials, civil society, and community members to announce the Reimagining Safety Act. The landmark commun
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Sam Buchanan Elected Vice Chair of AREMA Committee 37
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news:
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Sam Buchanan Elected Vice Chair of AREMA Committee 37
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FORT WORTH, TX-Benesch Project Manager Sam Buchanan, PE has been elected Vice Chair of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association's (AREMA) Committee 37 - Signal Systems. His election marks the next step in his involvement with the committee and gives him a greater role in supporti
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Sidley Matter Named a 2026 "Impact Deal of the Year" by ITR World Tax
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Matter Named a 2026 "Impact Deal of the Year" by ITR World Tax
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A Sidley matter - representing Affinity Partners as part of an investor consortium, along with PIF and Silver Lake, in an all-cash acquisition of Electronic Arts with an enterprise value of approximately US$55 billion - has been named an "Impact Deal of the Year" by ITR World Tax at its 2026 ITR Eur
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Single-Show Tickets & Student Rush Available for WIU Goldfarb Center Performances
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Single-Show Tickets & Student Rush Available for WIU Goldfarb Center Performances
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Goldfarb Center merchandise, food and beverages will be available during performances, including wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
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MACOMB, IL. -The Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Box Office is open and available for patrons to purchase single-s
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Sneakers to Scrubs mentorship program shows data-backed promise
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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Sneakers to Scrubs mentorship program shows data-backed promise
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A new study highlights the promising early impact of Sneakers to Scrubs (S2S), a medical pathways program founded by Black medical students and former athletes to address the severe underrepresentation of Black men in medicine.
Data showed that in just its first year, S2S engaged over 2,000 Black male youths through spo
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Study led by UChicago scientists finds atmosphere on the coldest lava world to date
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Study led by UChicago scientists finds atmosphere on the coldest lava world to date
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In the search for extraterrestrial life, it makes sense to first look for rocky planets with an atmosphere, like Earth. Without an atmosphere, a planet can't have surface water. But of the more than 6,300 exoplanets cataloged thus far, the vast majority are not rocky, and only a handful of the rocky worlds appear to ha
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The Value & Power of an Olivet Education | Olivet The Magazine
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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The Value & Power of an Olivet Education | Olivet The Magazine
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In the summer 2026 issue of Olivet Nazarene University's premier quarterly publication, Olivet The Magazine, the editorial team explored the value and power of a Christian education -specifically from the institution.
In the editorial letter at the beginning of the magazine, the team wrote "Olivet isn't just a place to earn a degree.
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Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news:
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Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage
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After nearly a century without an intercollegiate debate program, Hampden-Sydney returned to the circuit on September 19-20, marking the Tiger Debate Team's first appearance since 1932. Not content with merely showing up, H-SC made its return in winning fashion.
Competing in the virtual Washburn University Warm-Up, the Tigers faced stiff
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TransUnion Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
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* Todd Cello stepping down on December 31, 2026, after 29 years with the Company
* Cello will then serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027
* TransUnion reaffirms 2026 financial outlook
TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that Todd Cello, Executive Vice President, Chief F
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Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Experienced Investment Funds Leader Reed Balmer to Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Experienced Investment Funds Leader Reed Balmer to Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group
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STAMFORD - Troutman Pepper Locke has added Reed Balmer as a partner in the firm's Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice Group. Balmer brings more than two decades of experience advising private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Streak as Law360 Georgia Regional Powerhouse
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Streak as Law360 Georgia Regional Powerhouse
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ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke has once again been named by Law360 as a Georgia Regional Powerhouse, honoring firms that reside as household names in the Peach State.
In the courtroom, Troutman Pepper Locke secured a landmark antitrust summary judgment victory for Tyson Foods. Additionally,
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Hears from Renee Good's Family Members and Firsthand Witness of Alex Pretti's Killing in Public Testimony to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Hears from Renee Good's Family Members and Firsthand Witness of Alex Pretti's Killing in Public Testimony to Congress
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"We all want our law enforcement officers to perform at the highest standards, but when they don't, it shouldn't matter who their employer is. There should be a path to justice for those they harm," said Brent Ganger, brother of Renee Good.
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UIS to host Oct. 12 open house for prospective students, families
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS to host Oct. 12 open house for prospective students, families
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The University of Illinois Springfield will host an open house for prospective students and their families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Student Union, located at 2251 Richard Wright Drive on the UIS campus.
The event will give prospective students and their families an opportunity to learn more
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University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 23 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients
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JONESBORO - Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university's highest academic scholarship.
The students, all part of the university's Honors College, come from five different states, include high school valedictorians and salutatorians, and represent a ra
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: More Than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected From Super El Nino
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Sep 22, 2026
More than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected from Super El Nino
Immediate action could save tens of thousands of lives
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A new Climate Impact Lab report (https://impactlab.org/research/451000-at-risk/) finds this year's "Super El Nino" is projected to lead to 451,000 deaths from extreme hot days. That's on top of the impacts from droughts, wildfires and floodin
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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering: Great Lakes RENEW Scales Lab to Accelerate Commercialization of Water Solutions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news:
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Great Lakes RENEW scales lab to accelerate commercialization of water solutions
University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chicago-based water innovation hub Current expand partnership
September 23, 2026
Early-stage water technology startups will have new access to specialized laboratory space, equipment, and commercializat
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