Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors

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2026 Town and Gown Scheduled for Oct. 20
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Town and Gown Scheduled for Oct. 20 * MACOMB, IL - Registration is now open for the 19th annual Town and Gown celebration. Town and Gown 2026 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This signature event brings together the WIU and Macomb communities to celebrate the partnerships and will be held at Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St. in Macomb. A brief program will begin at 6:15 p.m., fea  more
A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans September 24, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i  more
Advocacy win: Court rules federal credit unions preempted from IFPA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Advocacy win: Court rules federal credit unions preempted from IFPA * In a win for the credit union movement, the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Tuesday granted a permanent injunction preventing the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) from applying to federal credit unions. America's Credit Unions, the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), and other  more
AFP-IL Files Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Taxpayer-Funded Referendum Polling by Vernon Area Public Library District
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Files Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Taxpayer-Funded Referendum Polling by Vernon Area Public Library District * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today announced it has filed an ethics complaint and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request calling for an independent investigation into the Vernon Area Public Library District over the al  more
AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development * Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a b  more
Alianza Americas: Immigration Enforcement Without Accountability Is Dangerous to Us All
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Immigration Enforcement Without Accountability Is Dangerous to Us All. A Venezuelan man was shot by ICE agents while attempting to stop him in Austin, TX. On September 20, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old, was shot while working for a food delivery app in Austin. ICE agents tried to stop him by cra  more
AMA: H-1B visa fee increase threatens patient access to care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Medical] (TNSida) -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA: H-1B visa fee increase threatens patient access to care * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) warned the Trump Administration today that the $103,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions would result in "devastating consequences" for health care access throughout the country. In a letter (PDF) to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, the AMA urged t  more
Analysis: Atrazine Pollutes 25% of River Miles in Continental U.S. at Levels Known to Harm Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Atrazine Pollutes 25% of River Miles in Continental U.S. at Levels Known to Harm Wildlife * WASHINGTON-Levels of the hormone-disrupting pesticide atrazine known to harm aquatic wildlife are estimated to contaminate more than 25% of all river and stream miles in the lower 48 states -nearly 860,000 miles, according to a new analysis by the Center for Biological Div  more
ANS comments on OMB, NRC proposed rulemakings
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS comments on OMB, NRC proposed rulemakings * As the pace of growth in the nuclear industry increases, policy is picking up speed, too. Over the summer, the American Nuclear Society responded to several requests for comment in nuclear policy-related matters. In July and August, ANS published letters of response concerning the Office of Management and Budget's "Regulation   more
Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced * Each candidate will take part in an open forum in person on the Pocatello campus. All are welcome to meet the candidates and ask questions. Feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum. If you are unable to attend in person, please attend virtually using the Zoom webinar links provided. Showkat Choudhury: Wednesda  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow   more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t  more
Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats * California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in l  more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thun  more
Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019   more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition w  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grou  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach * Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents de  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence.   more
Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendation  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John  more
Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019  more
BOT Approves FY27 All-Funds Budget, FY28 Budget Recommendations
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * BOT Approves FY27 All-Funds Budget, FY28 Budget Recommendations * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2027 all-funds budget at the Sept. 24 Board meeting. This budget assumes the FY27 state appropriation of $59.1 million. The University's total operating budget for FY27 is $176.5 million. Additionally, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2028  more
Circana Forecasts U.S. Home Market Growth as Consumers Invest in Products That Help Them Save Money and Simplify Life
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Forecasts U.S. Home Market Growth as Consumers Invest in Products That Help Them Save Money and Simplify Life Eating at home, replacement demand, and everyday convenience are fueling home-product growth, with the m  more
ComEd Hourly Pricing Program Reaches Record Participation, While Saving Customers $63 Million Since 2007
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Hourly Pricing Program Reaches Record Participation, While Saving Customers $63 Million Since 2007 * ComEd today announced that customers participating in its Hourly Pricing program have saved more than $63 million on electricity supply costs to date while helping reduce energy demand during periods of peak electricity use. The program has reached a record 70,000  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Defeats Trump Administration's Illegal Attempts to Defund Head Start and Other Programs
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings defeats Trump Administration's illegal attempts to defund Head Start and other programs September 24, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other programs in Delaware has been defeated in Court. On Monday, September 21, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions By Gianna FazioLiu September 24, 2026 X-ray imaging and AI-powered analysis reveal how heat shield materials degrade microscopically during atmospheric reentry conditions. Key Takeaways * Through a decade-long partnership between the ALS and NASA, researchers are stu  more
Duckworth Hosts "We Can't Afford This" Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Hosts "We Can't Afford This" Telephone Town Hall * September 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Tonight, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) hosted a telephone town hall to hear firsthand how Illinois families are enduring higher grocery, gas and health care costs. During her "We Can't Afford This" Telephone Town Hall, Duckworth discussed the devastating consequences that Trump's Medicaid  more
Duckworth Slams Trump for Targeting Military Families for Deportation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Trump for Targeting Military Families for Deportation * September 24, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Donald Trump and his Administration for targeting military families in their extreme immigration enforcement campaign, arguing that their efforts are hurting military readiness, morale and national security. Appearing at a press conference   more
Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras: "We Have Got To Find A Way To Balance Privacy And Security"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras: "We Have Got To Find A Way To Balance Privacy And Security" * September 23, 2026 #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 Americans' right to privacy WASHINGT  more
Durbin Introduces Care For Moms Act To Address Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Care For Moms Act To Address Maternal Mortality * September 24, 2026 #The CARE for Moms Act is a comprehensive solution to the crisis of mortality and morbidity among American mothers, particularly Black mothers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Community Access, Resources, and Empowerment (CARE) for Moms Act as maternal morta  more
Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy * September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing entitled "Always Watching: Flock  more
Durbin Urges Chairman Grassley To Hold A Hearing To Investigate Donald Trump Jr. Accepting A Lavish Gift from A Russian Oligarch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Chairman Grassley To Hold A Hearing To Investigate Donald Trump Jr. Accepting A Lavish Gift from A Russian Oligarch * September 24, 2026 #Durbin: "If we ignore this matter in the Senate Judiciary Committee, we run the risk of being complicit in this coverup." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, again bac  more
Durbin Urges Chairman Grassley to Hold Hearing to Investigate Donald Trump Jr. Accepting Lavish Gift From Russian Oligarch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.2026 Durbin Urges Chairman Grassley To Hold A Hearing To Investigate Donald Trump Jr. Accepting A Lavish Gift from A Russian Oligarch Durbin: "If we ignore this matter in the Senate Judiciary Committee, we run the risk of being complicit in this coverup." - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of   more
Durbin, Reed, Peters Release GAO Report Detailing Reckless Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Reed, Peters Release GAO Report Detailing Reckless Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump * September 24, 2026 #Senators release damning findings on rushed efforts to expand unsuitable immigration detention facilities, including Alligator Alcatraz and Guantanamo Bay WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Com  more
Election 2026: Making Our Industry's Voice Count
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Election 2026: Making Our Industry's Voice Count * AdobeStock Photos ASA members have something few industries can claim: a national association that represents every segment of the supply chain. That reach gives us a powerful opportunity to shape the legislative, regulatory, and code decisions affecting our businesses, employees, and communities. Across a  more
FDA Recall Notice: Galil Importing Corp Recalls Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Galil Importing Corp Recalls Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: September 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 24, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead Company Name: Galil Importing Corp Brand  more
Five Excellent Alumni Receive 2026 Goshen College Alumni Awards
GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Five excellent alumni receive 2026 Goshen College alumni awards Sep 24 2026 Five excellent alumni have been chosen to receive Goshen College's 2026 alumni awards for their commitment to living out the college's motto, "Culture for Service," and for exemplifying the college's core values. They will receive their awards during the Homecoming Weekend festivities. The 2026 alumni awardees are: * Jonathan Shenk '88, Pr  more
For 17th Straight Year, Kirkland Among BTI's "Fearsome Foursome"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * For 17th Straight Year, Kirkland Among BTI's "Fearsome Foursome" * BTI Consulting named Kirkland one of the "Fearsome Foursome," a group of firms most likely to strike fear in opposing counsel because of their tenacity, ability to assemble winning legal teams and skill at anticipating opponents' strategy, in its 2027 Litigation Outlook report. Kirkland is the only   more
Four City Colleges Alumni Named 2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyagers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Four City Colleges Alumni Named 2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyagers * This week, 100 students from across the country were named 2026-2028 Voyagers after being selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Four of those students are City Colleges of Chicago alumni. The four alumni are: Kaidan Bennett -Harold Washington College Dylan Davis -Harold Washington College Jaretsy Espi  more
Gov. Pritzker: Illinois Commerce Commission Promotes Illinois Rail Safety Week
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 09/24/2026 Illinois Commerce Commission promotes Illinois rail safety week Springfield, IL - Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 21-27, 2026, as Rail Safety Week in Illinois. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, are raising awareness with drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists on how to stay safe around r  more
Gov. Pritzker: New Illini Hall Reaches Milestone at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * New Illini Hall Reaches Milestone at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign September 18, 2026 Phase 3 of the Illini Hall Replacement and Altgeld Hall Renovation Project Celebrates Topping Out - Champaign - The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, state and local offic  more
Grant Thornton survey: CFO profit optimism reaches record high despite economic uncertainty
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton survey: CFO profit optimism reaches record high despite economic uncertainty * -46% of CFOs said they are optimistic about the U.S. economy -80% said they expect their organization's net profit to grow over the next 12 months -65% rated performance and quality of AI technology as good or excellent -84% said their t  more
Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Minnesota Judges' Potential Ethics Violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 24, 2026, at an executive business meeting: * * * 09.24.2026 Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Minnesota Judges' Potential Ethics Violations Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting - On   more
Holly J. Gregory and Kai H.E. Liekefett Named to 2026 "NACD Directorship 100"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holly J. Gregory and Kai H.E. Liekefett Named to 2026 "NACD Directorship 100" * The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has named Sidley partners Holly J. Gregory and Kai H.E. Liekefett to its "NACD Directorship 100" in the "Governance Professionals and Institutions" category. Each year, the NACD honors "the most influential directors and governance trail  more
IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States * The union's 'Workers vs Billionaires' 2026 Midterm election tour is a first-of-its-kind push for the union and will bring union's highest-ranking official directly to the doorsteps - and workpl  more
Ill. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Community Leaders in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news: * * * Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Community Leaders in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month September 24, 2026 Cubs Radio Announcer, Steinmetz College Prep Principal, National Museum of Mexican Art Curator Among Those Recognized - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the great achievements of Latino community lea  more
Illinois Policy Institute: Polls Open - CPS Board Races, Cook County 'Millionaires Tax' Question on Ballot
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Polls open: CPS board races, Cook County 'millionaires tax' question on ballot Illinois early voting begins Sept. 24 - CHICAGO (Sept. 24, 2026) - Early voting begins across Illinois today for the Nov. 3 general election and in Chicago on Oct. 1. In addition to the top-ballot gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, Cook County voters will weigh in on a nonbinding advisory income tax q  more
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Thomas Donnelly to First District Appellate Court
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ASSIGNS HON. THOMAS DONNELLY TO FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT - The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas More Donnelly to the First District Appellate Court. The assignment is effective October 16, 2026, and will continue until further order of the Court. Judge Donnelly has served on the Circuit   more
Illinois Wesleyan University: Curiosity, Connection, and Choices at the Forefront of Leadership for Whataburger President and CEO Debbie Stroud
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Curiosity, Connection, and Choices at the Forefront of Leadership for Whataburger President and CEO Debbie Stroud * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Debbie Stroud '90, Whataburger president and CEO, brought her leadership insights to Illinois Wesleyan University's campus during the second annual Kinder Brothers Distinguished Business Speaker Series. The series hosted by the School of Business and Eco  more
Kirkland Advises Ares on Acquisition of Stake in U.S. Solar and Battery Portfolio from EDPR
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Acquisition of Stake in U.S. Solar and Battery Portfolio from EDPR * Kirkland & Ellis advised an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund on its acquisition of an 80% stake in a 384 MW solar and storage portfolio with an enterprise value of approximately $800 million from EDP Renewables, S.A. (EDPR), a leading global developer, owner and operator of  more
Kirkland Advises Bridgepoint on Acquisition of Altano
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Bridgepoint on Acquisition of Altano * Kirkland & Ellis advised Bridgepoint on the acquisition of Altano International GmbH (Altano) from Ufenau Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to customary and regulatory approvals. Altano is a leading international network of specialized equine clinics and veterinary practices across multiple count  more
Kirkland Advises Form Energy on Close of $270 Million Credit Facility
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Form Energy on Close of $270 Million Credit Facility * Kirkland & Ellis advised Form Energy, Inc., an American technology company developing and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems, on the close of a $270 million credit facility, comprised of a revolving credit facility and a tax credit advance facility t  more
Kirkland Advises McDermott on Refinancing, Strengthening Capital Structure for Continued Growth
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises McDermott on Refinancing, Strengthening Capital Structure for Continued Growth * Kirkland & Ellis advised McDermott International, Ltd, a premier, fully integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, on the successful completion of its comprehensive refinancing transaction, including a backstopped $500 million  more
Krishnamoorthi Calls for Ban on NDAs Between Data Center Developers and Government Officials and Agencies at Any Level
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls for Ban on NDAs Between Data Center Developers and Government Officials and Agencies at Any Level * SCHAUMBURG, IL -Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement on government transparency and data center development: "Americans have a right to know how data center projects affect   more
Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today pressed artificial intelligence and national security experts on catastrophic AI risks, gaps in U.S. export controls governing Chinese access to American computing power, and secretive data center deals that leave communities in the d  more
LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility * LSU has received a $20 million Mid-scale Research Infrastructure (MRI) award from the National Science Foundation to build LaNeXT, a laser-driven X-ray facility that will allow researchers to watch some of nature's fastest processes as they happen. The Laboratory for Next-Generation X-r  more
Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.   more
Mayer Brown Named "Best Law Firm" at StructuredRetailProducts' SRP Americas Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 24 September 2026 Mayer Brown named "Best Law Firm" at StructuredRetailProducts' SRP Americas Awards NEW YORK - Mayer Brown has once again been named "Best Law Firm" at StructuredRetailProducts' (SRP) Americas Awards. The awards recognize companies and firms that excel in the structured products industry. Mayer Brown won the award last year as well as in 2023. Mayer Brown was lauded for its innovation i  more
Mayo Clinic to Pay $50,000 in EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Accommodation Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic to Pay $50,000 in EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Accommodation Suit * Settles federal agency's suit charging health care provider refused to accommodate security guard's sincerely held religious beliefs MINNEAPOLIS -Mayo Clinic, a non-profit operator of hospitals in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employmen  more
Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Today, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the House. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at reviving American film and television production across the U.S., which will bring further economic growth to our communities. Moran is joined by Repre  more
N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans From Unchecked AI Development
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development September 24, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress t  more
NETWORK Countdown: Six Weeks Out from Some of PHCP-PVF's Most Valuable Conversations
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * NETWORK Countdown: Six Weeks Out from Some of PHCP-PVF's Most Valuable Conversations * This year's agenda reflects many of the same issues PHCP-PVF leaders are navigating every day, from workforce and economic uncertainty to changing customer expectations and business relationships. Six weeks from now, hundreds of PHCP-PVF leaders will gather at Caesars Pal  more
New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools * Faith English A new study led by health policy and management alumna Faith English '25PhD, now a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and public health researcher at the leading drug policy think tank Parabola Cent  more
NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored * The four recipients of Northern Michigan University's 2026 Alumni Awards were recently honored with a luncheon during this year's Homecoming celebrations. Dr. Gary R. Bertoline '74 BS of West Lafayette, Ind., received the Distinguished Alumni award. Jenna Zdunek '04 BS of Marquette, Mich., received the Alumni Achievement award. Maureen McFadden '16 BS of Marqu  more
Northern Trust Corporation to Webcast Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Corporation to Webcast Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Corporation announced today that it will webcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The webcast, the earnings press release, and related presentation materials will be accessi  more
Northwestern Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers and 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers and 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer * CHICAGO - Northwestern Medicine announces it has been recognized as a top performer by Vizient(r) in both the 2026 Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Ranking category as well as its 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountab  more
Northwestern Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers and 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers and 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer * CHICAGO - Northwestern Medicine announces it has been recognized as a top performer by Vizient(r) in both the 2026 Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Ranking category as well as its 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountabil  more
Northwestern University: Prison Admissions Rose 3% in District Attorney Election Years During 'tough on Crime' Era
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Prison admissions rose 3% in district attorney election years during 'tough on crime' era Study suggests district attorneys running for office acted on voter preferences September 24, 2026 * District attorney election years raised prison admissions by roughly 3% * Resulting in roughly 63,000 additional prison admissions over the study period * Effects depend on county political ideolo  more
Northwestern University: Steve and Sue Wilson Give $10 Million to Name North Campus Entrance of Kellogg's Ann McIlrath Drake Executive Center
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Steve and Sue Wilson give $10 million to name north campus entrance of Kellogg's Ann McIlrath Drake Executive Center Gift from long-time Northwestern trustee and his wife will create a welcoming gateway into the new state-of-the-art building slated to open fall 2027 September 24, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University announced today a $10 million gift  more
Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padila (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, once again took to the Senate floor to lead his colleagues in defeating Republicans' attempts to pass parts of the SAVE Act voter suppression bill after the 2026 midterm electio  more
PLA seeks responses to 2026 Public Library Technology Survey
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA seeks responses to 2026 Public Library Technology Survey * CHICAGO-The Public Library Association (PLA) seeks responses to the 2026 Public Library Technology Survey. This unique national survey focuses on resources, training, staff, and funding related to technology access. This data is vital to understand how libraries serve as hubs of knowledge and innovation i  more
President Trump Issues Statement on Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2026, on the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: * * * Melania and I join all those celebrating the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen--the Catholic priest who pioneered the use of media to speak the truth, preach the Gospel, and bring many souls closer to Christ. Today, Archbishop Sheen will become the first-ever American-born bishop to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Born on the plai  more
Quigley Accepts Ukrainian Order of Merit from President Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Accepts Ukrainian Order of Merit from President Zelenskyy * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, received the Ukrainian Order of Merit, Second Class, from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations in Manhattan. Zelenskyy selected Quigley for the award in August of 2025 for "a significant  more
Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary On Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation With Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary On Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation With Congress * September 24, 2026 #The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici  more
Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Hom  more
Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump an  more
Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), David Kustoff (TN-08), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Motion Picture, Television,   more
RLC Receives Advanced Diagnostic Technology From H & R Agripower
INA, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * RLC receives Advanced Diagnostic Technology from H & R Agripower INA, Ill. (September 24, 2026) -- Rend Lake College is strengthening its Agriculture Mechanics program thanks to a generous contribution from H & R Agripower, a long-standing partner in agricultural education and workforce development. Chad Nalley, Store Manager of the McLeansboro H & R Agripower location, recently delivered a fully equipped computer   more
Rush Again Ranked Among Country's Top Five Hospitals for Quality of Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Rush Again Ranked Among Country's Top Five Hospitals for Quality of Care * Rush University Medical Center is ranked as the fifth highest-performing academic medical center in the U.S. by Vizient, the country's largest health care performance improvement company. This is the 14th consecutive year that Rush has earned a top 10 ranking by the organization that helps more than 1,400 hospitals -includ  more
Schiff Joins Duckworth and Bipartisan Group of Senators in Demanding the Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Duckworth and Bipartisan Group of Senators in Demanding the Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians * The Senators' call for an 18-month extension and redesignation comes as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10. * Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, by a vote of 12-10. * Adam Candeub, to be an  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.2026 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances 13 Judicial and Executive Nominees WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10. * Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Al  more
Sens. Scott, Schiff, and colleagues introduce legislation to revitalize film and television production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, and colleagues introduce legislation to revitalize film and television production in the U.S. * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act today to bring entertainment productions back to the United States from foreign countries through federal tax incentives. Scott is joined by Sens. Adam Schi  more
Studies offer insight into common chemical exposures and child cognitive development
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Studies offer insight into common chemical exposures and child cognitive development * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -For more than a decade, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have tracked the health of hundreds of children, focusing on their chemical exposures, both prenatally and as they mature, finding associations between these exposures and the kids' cognitive   more
Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know * Consumers Should Take Steps Now to Protect Homes, Vehicles and Finances Before Winter Storm Risks Increase SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging homeowners, renters and drivers across California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico to prepare now for  more
UIC Scholar Billy Huff to Give Johnson Lecture on Oct. 8
ELMHURST, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * UIC Scholar Billy Huff to Give Johnson Lecture on Oct. 8 September 24, 2026 Billy Huff is a communication scholar and the director of the Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). - UIC's Gender and Sexuality Center is a cultural center serving the campus's LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Huff's role enables him to combine his passion for working with students with his   more
UL Solutions Introduces Certification Program for Prefabricated Data Center Power Distribution Systems, Awards First Certification to Schneider Electric
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Introduces Certification Program for Prefabricated Data Center Power Distribution Systems, Awards First Certification to Schneider Electric * * As AI drives unprecedented demand for data centers, the industry is increasingl  more
Underwood Secures More Than $6 Million in Federal Funding to Support Child Care, Nursing Education Flood Prevention, and More in Northern Illinois
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Secures More Than $6 Million in Federal Funding to Support Child Care, Nursing Education Flood Prevention, and More in Northern Illinois * WASHINGTON -This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for childcare, nursing education, substance abuse treatment, university research, and flood prevention in northern Illinois. As a mem  more
University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Reducing Emissions Both Effectively and Fairly Calls for Mix of Climate Policy Approaches
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Sep 24, 2026 Reducing Emissions Both Effectively and Fairly Calls for Mix of Climate Policy Approaches Both demand and supply-side carbon policy, as well as clean energy support, can help address emissions equitably on a global scale - When it comes to climate policy, is it more important to promote clean energy abundance or keep fossil fuels in the ground? Actually, the two ap  more
University of Chicago: XENON experiment finds quietest neutrinos ever detected
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * XENON experiment finds quietest neutrinos ever detected * Buried deep in an Italian mountain, an experiment known as XENON has picked up the quietest signatures of neutrinos ever detected. Originally designed to look for hints of the mysterious substance known as dark matter, the detector's extraordinary sensitivity allowed it to capture a different target-the elusive particle known as the neutrino. N  more
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at  more
Western Illinois University Athletics Statement on Daley et al. v. NCAA Ruling
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Illinois University Athletics Statement on Daley et al. v. NCAA Ruling * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Athletics is aware of the decision in Daley et al. v. NCAA, in which a Monroe County, IN, judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing the student-athletes covered by the order to continue pursuing eligibility to compete during the 2026-27 academic year as the litigatio  more