Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
A guide for supporting homeless library users
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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A guide for supporting homeless library users
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CHICAGO -As homelessness increases across the UK and in other parts of the world, public libraries, as one of the only places in society in which one can exist without the expectation of paying for the privilege, have become a key safe space for homeless individuals. This has, however, led to growing tensions between li
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in boosting it
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AMA analysis: PBM market concentration continues to rise
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA analysis: PBM market concentration continues to rise
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CHICAGO -Competition in the nation's pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) markets continues to decline with a small number of PBMs accounting for an increasingly large share of the national market, according to the American Medical Association's (AMA) latest annual analysis (PDF). The findings point to the need for c
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American Antitrust Institute: FTC Should Recognize Market Power and Competitive Conditions in Personalized Pricing Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the American Antitrust Institute on the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Matter No. P034101
I. INTRODUCTION
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) respectfully submits these comments on the Federal Trade Commission's ("F
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Fat Transfer May Offer Another Breast Reconstruction Option After Mastectomy
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Fat Transfer May Offer Another Breast Reconstruction Option After Mastectomy
Dutch study found rebuilding the breast with a patient's own fat had high satisfaction, low complications
September 29, 2026
Breast reconstruction using only a patient's own fat may provide another treatment option for some after mastectomy, especially those who do not want implants or
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APCIA Applauds Senate Passage of Long-Term TRIA Reauthorization
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Applauds Senate Passage of Long-Term TRIA Reauthorization
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WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today applauded the U.S. Senate's unanimous passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, legislation that would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and preserve a cri
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Arturo Velasquez Institute to hold Community Fall Fest and celebrate its 30th Anniversary of service to Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Arturo Velasquez Institute to hold Community Fall Fest and celebrate its 30th Anniversary of service to Chicago
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This event is free and open to the public.
CHICAGO -(September 29, 2026) - The public is invited to join Richard J. Daley College's Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of service to the community on Saturday, October 3, 2026, during its Community Fall Fest.
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate i
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att
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Bennet, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Extend and Redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Extend and Redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
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The senators call for an 18-month extension and redesignation as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and a bipartisan group of 29 Senate colleagues to demand that
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BOST ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR ROBINSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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BOST ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR ROBINSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1 million federal grant for the Robinson Palestine Water Commission to construct a new water treatment plant and campus.
"Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is something every Southern Illinois
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Brazil Intelligence Agency Warns of U.S. Election Interference Risk Amid Competition for Resources
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release:
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Brazil Intelligence Agency Warns of U.S. Election Interference Risk Amid Competition for Resources
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Belem, Brazil - Thursday, October 1, is the deadline for the Trump administration to respond to questions from 31 members of the U.S. Congress about its actions re
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Caterpillar Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Fabick Cat Dealership
PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release:
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Caterpillar Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire Fabick Cat Dealership
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick), a long-standing Cat(R) dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the
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CMA Imaging, Sun Chemical, and X-Rite Pantone Help Brands Accelerate Metal Packaging Color Approval
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news:
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CMA Imaging, Sun Chemical, and X-Rite Pantone Help Brands Accelerate Metal Packaging Color Approval
Award-winning digital proofing for metal packaging delivers precise color and opacity matching on actual cans, helping brands achieve target colors, reduce proofing cycles, and accelerate approvals.
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA - September 29th, 2026 -Sun Chemical, CMA Imaging and X-Rite Panto
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Columbia: A Former Postdoc Returns as a Professor
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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A Former Postdoc Returns as a Professor
Mark Ross-Lonergan is an experimental neutrino physicist with a passion for oysters.
September 29, 2026
Mark Ross-Lonergan first arrived at Columbia as a postdoctoral researcher in 2017, eager to pivot from his previous work on theoretical physics to a career focused on physics experiments. After spending five years as a postdoc at Columbia, Ross-Lonergan decamped for New Mexic
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Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Charles Grassley
Chairman
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Richard Durbin
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on the Judici
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CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release:
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CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council
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Washington, D.C. - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the formation of the Nonbank Industry Advisory Council (NIAC), a forum designed to foster dialogue among industry experts and state supervisors.
The NIAC will convene industry members to share their experience and engage wit
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CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge
NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
Sometimes, a successful future lies not in a high school robotics competition or a college hackathon, but rather in the knowledge passed down from grandparent to child to grandchild.
Officials with California State
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Cypress Brake Planting Partner Johnson Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad":
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I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involve
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Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan,
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DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer
September 29, 2026
11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division a
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Duckworth Leads Senate Democrats in Renewed Push to Help Prevent Police-Involved Deaths and Provide Justice for Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Leads Senate Democrats in Renewed Push to Help Prevent Police-Involved Deaths and Provide Justice for Families
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September 29, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - On the 29th birthday of Laquan McDonald, an Illinoisan teen who was shot and killed at the hands of a Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer with a recorded history of excessive force, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is leading
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Director Vought Abandon Any Plan to Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Director Vought Abandon Any Plan to Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
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September 28, 2026
#The lawmakers emphasize the need for Republicans to join Democrats in supporting new guardrails to protect the integrity of NIH's grantmaking process following a long line of politically motivated attacks on NIH
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Se
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
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September 29, 2026
#Durbin: "There was nothing untoward about Special Counsel Smith and his fellow prosecutors conducting this investigation. The aspersions cast on Mr. Smith nonstop are petty, personal, and political."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ra
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Durbin Previews Tomorrow's Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Previews Tomorrow's Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
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September 28, 2026
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, previewed tomorrow's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith. In November 2022, then-Attorney General
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Demanding OMB Director Vought Abandon Any Plan To Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Demanding OMB Director Vought Abandon Any Plan To Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
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September 28, 2026
#The lawmakers emphasize the need for Republicans to join Democrats in supporting new guardrails to protect the integrity of NIH's grantmaking process following a long line of politically motivated attacks on NIH
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate De
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Durbin: President Trump's Pocket Rescission Is "An Illegal Power Grab"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin: President Trump's Pocket Rescission Is "An Illegal Power Grab"
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September 28, 2026
#In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin condemned President Trump's illegal pocket rescission, which will rescind $810 million in congressionally-appropriated funding to education programs, health research, immigration services, and foreign aid
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin
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EEOC Defends Women's Rights to Single-Sex Spaces at Work in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Defends Women's Rights to Single-Sex Spaces at Work in Illinois
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O'Fallon, Illinois conciliates federal charge that the city discriminated against a woman because of her sex and retaliated against her
ST. LOUIS -The City of O'Fallon, Illinois, which provides a variety of municipal services to its nearly 35,000 residents in St. Clair County, agreed to resolve a charge of sex dis
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ERDC, Illinois Wesleyan University Establish Partnership to Expand STEM Opportunities
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC, Illinois Wesleyan University establish partnership to expand STEM opportunities
By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) have established a new Education Partnership Agreement designed to connect students and faculty with Department of War
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Groups Thank Congressional Great Lakes Task Force For Efforts to Restart Brandon Road Construction
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release:
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Groups Thank Congressional Great Lakes Task Force For Efforts to Restart Brandon Road Construction
September 29, 2026
Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, along with more than 20 other Great Lakes organizations, thanked members of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force for their efforts to ensure construction on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project restarted earlier this month. The p
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Hispanic Federation Urges Full Rescission of DHS Rule Limiting Asylum Interviews
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Horn Field Campus Holding Fall Open House Oct. 6
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Horn Field Campus Holding Fall Open House Oct. 6
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus is inviting the community to an open house for the Fall 2026 semester from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The 92-acre Horn Field Campus (985 China Rd., Macomb, IL) is located a mile south of Macomb and serves as a unit of the new College of Humani
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Housing Forward Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Supportive Housing Over Short-Term Solutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Comments on Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (Docket No. FR-6628-N-01)
To the Office of Community Planning & Development:
Housin
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Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas
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Milestone openings and new guest experiences across Park Hyatt, Alila and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brands define a focused period of growth, with Mexico at the center
CHICAGO (September 29, 2026) - As 2026 enters its final quarter, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is highlighting a con
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I Still Can't Stop Talking About Periods. I Just Have More to Say Now.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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I Still Can't Stop Talking About Periods. I Just Have More to Say Now.
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On Penn State's campus of over 40,000 undergraduates, I earned a reputation as the "period girl." I embraced the sobriquet because openness about periods was something I wanted more of in the world, and this was my way of practicing it. Now, I still can't seem to stop talking about it.
I learned about the concept
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Sarah Duffy as Circuit Judge in Eleventh Circuit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS ASSOCIATE JUDGE SARAH DUFFY AS CIRCUIT JUDGE IN ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Sarah Duffy as a Circuit Judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Judge Duffy is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Chief Judge Ca
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Immigration Advocacy Group Opposes Proposed EOIR Rule Imposing Civil Penalties for Court Contempt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Executive Office for Immigration Review
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Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
Sep 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to e
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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Keep Safeguards in Place for Displaced Ukrainians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Keep Safeguards in Place for Displaced Ukrainians
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WASHINGTON D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and several of his Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are requesting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and State Department extend humanitarian protections for Ukrainian c
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Kirkland Advises Greenbriar on Acquisition of Spectrum Control
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Greenbriar on Acquisition of Spectrum Control
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. on a definitive agreement to acquire Spectrum Control, a leading independent developer and manufacturer of highly engineered radio frequency components and subsystems enabling analog-to-digital communications across defense and high-reliability in
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Kirkland Advises Luminate Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in ITpipes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Luminate Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in ITpipes
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Luminate Capital on its strategic growth investment in ITpipes, the trusted leader in pipe inspection software for sewer and stormwater systems. The investment will accelerate ITpipes' product and AI development -helping inspection crews work faster and more consi
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Kirkland Advises Transom on Acquisition of SoundThinking
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Transom on Acquisition of SoundThinking
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Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Transom Capital Group on a definitive agreement to acquire SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leading public safety technology company. Under the terms, Transom will acquire SoundThinking through a tender offer for $8.00 per share in cash and one non-transfera
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Kirkland Receives "Distinguished Partner" Award From Equip for Equality
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Receives "Distinguished Partner" Award From Equip for Equality
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Equip for Equality honored Kirkland with its 2026 "Distinguished Partner" award, recognizing the Firm's decades of shared commitment to disability rights.
Kirkland has played a critical role in Equip for Equality's history and growth, helping support the organization's transition from a stat
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Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Hegseth After China Reportedly Obtains F-35 Parts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Hegseth After China Reportedly Obtains F-35 Parts
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WASHINGTON -On Monday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after F-35 parts being shipped from Australia to the United States were diverted to Hong Kong and reportedly taken into the possession of the Chinese government. Krishnamoorthi, a senior mem
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Krishnamoorthi, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Animal Welfare Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Animal Welfare Enforcement
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WASHINGTON -On Monday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) reintroduced the bipartisan Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (AWEIA) to strengthen enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and prevent animal dealers and exhibitors with records of violating ani
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MassMutual Names Mo McNally Incoming Head of Community Responsibility and President & CEO of the MassMutual Foundation
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release:
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MassMutual Names Mo McNally Incoming Head of Community Responsibility and President & CEO of the MassMutual Foundation
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Dennis Duquette to retire at year-end after a decade leading company's community engagement efforts
Springfield, Mass. - MassMutual today announced that experienced corporate social responsibility leader Mo McNally has been app
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Mayer Brown Named Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown Named Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026
Dubai - Mayer Brown has been recognised as Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026.
The LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the legal profession in the region, recognising firms and teams tha
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Meet Bethel's Newest Faculty Members
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news:
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Meet Bethel's newest faculty members
New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next.
By Heather Schnese S'12
September 28, 2026
At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create
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Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr
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Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release:
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Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient
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Capital B Climate and Environment Reporter Recognized for Investigative Reporting on the Impact of Data Center Expansion on Black Communities
BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) named Adam Mahoney, climate and environment re
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MSU Homecoming 2026: Schedule, traditions and highlights
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU Homecoming 2026: Schedule, traditions and highlights
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Every year, Spartans come together for Homecoming week, celebrating with tailgates, campus events and the annual parade.
This year, join fellow Spartans, friends and families from Oct. 5 to 10 for MSU's Homecoming week.
#Homecoming week schedule
Oct. 5-9
* Homecoming headquarters: This year, the MSU Union will serve as a hub filled w
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam
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NABA WIU Members Gain Experience Through Case Competition
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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NABA WIU Members Gain Experience Through Case Competition
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University senior Business Analytics student Michelle Ajipe and Economics alumna Joan Maina ('26), members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) WIU chapter, participated in a case competition in March, putting their teamwork, problem-solving and business k
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Nanomedicine Pioneer Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant'
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Nanomedicine Pioneer Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant'
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* UC San Diego chemical and nano engineering professor Liangfang Zhang has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
* Zhang is recognized for pioneering a new kind of nanomedicine that uses nanoparticles disguised as the body's own cells to treat and prevent
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National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women's Roundtable: FTC Urged to Fully Enforce Ban on Personalized Surveillance Pricing to Protect Black and Vulnerable Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D.C. 20580
In the Matter of Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing
FTC Docket 2026-1057
COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Blac
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National Head Start Association Urges Final Rule to Preserve Federal Standards and Support for At-Risk Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education.
September 28, 2026
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 09
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Netflix: Made in Georgia - How HBCUs Helped Bring 'A Different World' From Script to Screen
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Made in Georgia: How HBCUs Helped Bring 'A Different World' From Script to Screen
30 September 2026
School is back in session at Hillman College.
A Different World, the sequel series to the seminal 1987 college-set comedy, debuted Thursday on Netflix -- exactly 39 years to the day after the original half-hour premiered. The new iteration, which debuted on the Global Top 10 English TV list and ra
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Northern Illinois University: CHHS shows enrollment increase
DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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CHHS shows enrollment increase
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September 29, 2026 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences
Students are choosing Northern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) in growing numbers, bringing the college's enrollment to 2,604 students for the 2026-27 academic year, a 5.5% increase from last year.
At the 10-day census, the college counted 2,052 undergraduate stud
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Ohio Dominican Commemorates Legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news:
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Ohio Dominican Commemorates Legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen
By Kristen Anzuini | Sep 28, 2026
Ohio Dominican University celebrated the legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen with the unveiling and blessing of a new commemorative plaque in Matesich Theatre, where the renowned philosopher, theologian, and communicator once delivered a series of lectures to the ODU community.
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes joined stu
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
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ARLINGTON, VA; September 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today the election of five leaders in public media to serve as Professional Directors on the PBS Board of Directors. These include newly elected Board members Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF in Orlando, Fla., Andrew Batt, Execu
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People of Play Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news:
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People of Play(tm) Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference
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CHICAGO, IL | September 29, 2026 -People of Play(tm), a division of The Toy Association(tm), has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, the largest and longest running pitch event globally. Taking place November 5 to 7 at the Embassy Suite
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Planetarium and geology museum to host Oct. 24 open house
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Planetarium and geology museum to host Oct. 24 open house
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Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the annual fall open house. The Augustana Low Brass Choir, a student ensemble, will perform during the event.
The planetarium and geology museum, located at 820 38th St., will be open from 7-8:30 p.m. The planetarium indoor an
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Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants
Sept. 29, 2026
Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants.
The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Co-signers Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Orice W. Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Orice W. Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
Dear Acting Comptroller General Brown:
We write to request that the Governme
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Rep. Ramirez, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Government Foreign Intervention in Brazil's Political, Judicial Affairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the U.S. government foreign intervention in Brazil's political and judicial affairs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 24, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20451
Secretary Rubio:
We are writing to express our grave concern regarding the Administration's
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RLCF High 5 Scholarship: Remembering the Life of Frankie Allan Minor
INA, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news:
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RLCF High 5 Scholarship: Remembering the life of Frankie Allan Minor
INA, Ill. (September 29, 2026) -- The Rend Lake College Foundation has welcomed another meaningful addition to its High 5 Scholarship Endowment campaign with the establishment of the Frankie Allan Minor Legacy of Protection Endowment Memorial Scholarship. Created to honor the life and memory of nine-month-old Frankie Allan Minor, the scholarship cr
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SEC Charges Merchant Cash Advance Companies and Their Founder for Operating an Alleged Investment Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jacob Garfinkel, 5G Funding LLC, and Five G Funding LLC, No. 26-cv-11825 (N.D. Ill. filed Sept. 28, 2026)
On September 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged 5G Funding and Five G Funding (together, "5G Funding"), two Skokie, Illinois-based companies, and their CEO and owner Jacob Garfinkel with operating an alleged investment fr
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SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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September 28, 2026
SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards
Southeast Missouri State University will recognize three alumni and one faculty member for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions to their communities during the University's 2026 Merit Awards.
The SEMO Alumni Association will present Alumni Merit Awards to Larry Christo
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SIUE 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the Route 66 centennial during Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 23-27. The five-day celebration with the theme of "All Roads Lead Home" brought students, alumni, families and community members together for campus traditions, live music, a first-of-its-kind drone show and Cougar at
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STATE, LOCAL ELECTEDS RELEASE LETTER OPPOSING PEOPLES GAS RATE HIKE, AS CHICAGOANS STRUGGLE WITH RISING UTILITY BILLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Citizens Utility Board, a nonpartisan consumer watchdog group that advocates for utility customers, issued the following news release:
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Sept. 29, 2026
STATE, LOCAL ELECTEDS RELEASE LETTER OPPOSING PEOPLES GAS RATE HIKE, AS CHICAGOANS STRUGGLE WITH RISING UTILITY BILLS
CHICAGO - Thirty-eight alderpersons and state legislators representing Chicago sent a letter to state regulators Tuesday opposing the Peoples Gas rate hike. The letter calls on the Illino
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Three awarded SDSU presidential medallions
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Three awarded SDSU presidential medallions
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South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed Presidential Medallions upon three SDSU supporters -Mark Luecke, Jeff Lautt and Brenda Forman -whose work has positively impacted the university, agriculture and economic development in the state.
The SDSU Presidential Medallion is awarded to very select individuals who have significan
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TransUnion Extends 99-Cent Mortgage Pricing for VantageScore 4.0 Through the End of 2028 to Support Competition and Price Stability in Mortgage Credit Scoring
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Extends 99-Cent Mortgage Pricing for VantageScore(r) 4.0 Through the End of 2028 to Support Competition and Price Stability in Mortgage Credit Scoring
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TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that it will extend its mortgage pricing for VantageScore(r) 4.0 through December 2028, providing lenders, mortgage resellers and other industry p
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Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Award-winning choreographer and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dance professor Cynthia Oliver created a triptych of three interconnected dance pieces that will be performed Oct. 2-3 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
"Turn. Turning. TURNT." is
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UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
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Vincenzo Vitelli, a professor of physics at the University of Chicago known for his innovative work in unconventional materials, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow.
Given each year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the prestigious grants recognize individuals across different fields who demonstrate "exceptional or
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University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
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The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system's physicians and services for patients throughout the region.
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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering: 'A Place Where Anything is Possible'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news:
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'A place where anything is possible'
By: Emily Ayshford
PhD student Edward Ionescu prepared for a career in therapeutics by studying the effects of the gut microbiome
September 29, 2026
Edward Ionescu never wanted a career as a physician, but he did want to help people live healthier lives.
"I figured the next best thing would be to work on developing therape
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UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships
September 29, 2026 Mike Fox
A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021.
Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a
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Virtual urgent care, 24/7 -- wherever you are
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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Virtual urgent care, 24/7 -- wherever you are
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The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system's physicians and services for patients throughout the region.
The facility, located at 1425 E. Glendale Boulevard in Valparaiso, is expect
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WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition
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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will present "Sea Legs," a solo exhibition by Kentucky-based artist and educator Anders Johnson, Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 12.
An artist reception will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Johnson will speak about his work at 5 p.m.
Johnson is an arti
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WIU Joins HL7's Inaugural Break the Code Cohort
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Joins HL7's Inaugural Break the Code Cohort
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences is proud to partner with HL7 International's inaugural Break the Code program, giving WIU students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the technologies shaping the future of healthcare.
HL7 International, a leading standard-setti
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