Sunday - October 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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5 Questions with Dakota Chandler
GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * 5 Questions with Dakota Chandler * Dakota Chandler's career has taken her from the mailroom at Creative Artists Agency to Warner Bros. Pictures and Hulu, with stops in fintech and home furnishings along the way. Now, she's bringing that experience to Grinnell College as the leader of the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS). Chandler grew up in Kingston,  more
After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday * Chicago, Illinois - October 1, 2026 - Just months after getting married in 2014, Ranim Haddad suffered her first miscarriage. While she and her husband, Fuad, initially remained hopeful, they could never prepare themselves for what would come next - 11 years, 20 miscarriages, a still birth, and a b  more
After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday * Chicago, Illinois - October 1, 2026 - Just months after getting married in 2014, Ranim Haddad suffered her first miscarriage. While she and her husband, Fuad, initially remained hopeful, they could never prepare themselves for what would come next - 11 years, 20 miscarriages, a still birth, and a bab  more
AGA Applauds Senate Action to Advance Permitting Reform
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Applauds Senate Action to Advance Permitting Reform * "Natural gas utilities are focused every day on ensuring the customers and communities have access to the reliable and affordable energy they need," said AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert. "Delivering on that commitment requires planning, investment, and hard work year-round, efforts that too often have been slowed b  more
As U.S. Forces Withdraw from Iraq, Duckworth Calls on Trump to End His Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As U.S. Forces Withdraw from Iraq, Duckworth Calls on Trump to End His Illegal War in Iran * September 30, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) who served in the Iraq War-issued the following statement after the Trump Administration a  more
Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most sign  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of eight other attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in M  more
Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm  more
Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeale  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, CITY OF CHICAGO ASK COURT TO HALT PULLMAN PLANT OPERATIONS UNTIL EXCESSIVE ODORS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, CITY OF CHICAGO ASK COURT TO HALT PULLMAN PLANT OPERATIONS UNTIL EXCESSIVE ODORS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city of Chicago, asked a court to halt operations at the Pullman Innovations plant, located in an environmentally overburdened area on the Southeast Side of   more
Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. T  more
Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protecti  more
Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an  more
Boeing Secures Order For First Full-Rate Production Grey Wolf Helicopters
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Secures Order For First Full-Rate Production Grey Wolf Helicopters * PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1, 2026 -Boeing [NYSE: BA] received an award for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operating capability for the program earlier this year.   more
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Reaches Tentative Collective Agreement With Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 2 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with BLET October 2, 2026 Calgary, Alberta Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The tentative agreement providing increased wages   more
Circana: Shoppers Swap Alcohol for New Generation of Healthier Drinks as Booze Loses Its Bottle But Beverage Sales Increase Overall
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (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: * * * Shoppers swap alcohol for new generation of healthier drinks as booze loses its bottle but beverage sales increase overall Alcohol has been declining in popularity in the five or six years since the pandemic and this has no  more
Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu  more
Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Police Training and Independent Review Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Police Training and Independent Review Act * #Bill makes police more effective and accountable WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today reintroduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act, legislation that would help restore trust between law enforcement officials and the communities they serve by helpi  more
Del. A.G. Jennings, Coalition Issue Statement on US DOJ Attack on Federal Judges
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, coalition issue statement on US DOJ attack on federal judges October 1, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings day joined a coalition of attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney Genera  more
Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for   more
Dick Wolf's One Chicago Franchise Returns This Fall on NBC and Peacock
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Dick Wolf's One Chicago Franchise Returns This Fall on NBC and Peacock * 'Chicago Med,' 'Chicago Fire,' and 'Chicago P.D.' are back with new seasons premiering next Wednesday, Oct. 7th starting at 8 p.m. October 01, 2026 One Chicago Wednesday Returns | NBC For more than a decade, the One Chicago franchise has built a passionate fanbase around its three interconnected series,   more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Sapphire Discovery Could Reshape Future Brain-inspired Electronics
ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Sapphire discovery could reshape future brain-inspired electronics A material thought to play a supporting role turns out to be a star October 1, 2026 Argonne's Advanced Photon Source X-ray beams reveal unexpected behavior of a thin film grown on a sapphire base, challenging conventional wisdom in microelectronics. Microelectronic devices often depend on   more
Driven, curious, ready: Meet the UChicago Class of 2030
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Driven, curious, ready: Meet the UChicago Class of 2030 * The Class of 2030 has arrived. The University of Chicago welcomed its newest students to campus last week, each of them ready to begin a journey that will build an intellectual foundation for life. Among the newest cohort of Maroons are undergraduates that grew up under Montana's big skies, have created music or even competed in sport on an intern  more
Duckworth Rips Trump's Arch Project, Advocates for Veterans Over Vanity Alongside Activists
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Rips Trump's Arch Project, Advocates for Veterans Over Vanity Alongside Activists * October 01, 2026 #At the Public Citizen-led protest, the Senator underscored how money to build Trump's latest pet project would be better spent investing in our military families and VA care for Veterans [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today at a protest rally held by Public Citizen, combat Veteran and U.S. Sena  more
Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Call for Pause on 183rd Wing Deactivation, Push for Replacement Mission
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Call for Pause on 183rd Wing Deactivation, Push for Replacement Mission * October 01, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) prepare to negotiate the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick  more
Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democr  more
Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog * October 01, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Congressional Democratic leaders to release the following joint statement regarding Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte's unlawful move to shut down the FHFA Inspecto  more
Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.2026 Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Congressional Democratic leaders to release the following joint statement regarding Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte's unl  more
Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator  more
Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo * The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, also known as the Great Lakes Expo or GLEXPO, is one of the leading fruit, vegetable and farm market events in the Midwest. This annual event features educational sessions on important indust  more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside   more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model  more
Fieldwork gives Augustana students a 'foot in the door'
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Fieldwork gives Augustana students a 'foot in the door' * This project is more than a line on a resume. It's a chance for students to actually do the work they may pursue after graduation, while still in college. During the academic year, 14 Augustana students led by geology professor Dr. Jeffrey Strasser will help create a map of a landscape no one can see. Through a collaboration with the Illinois State Ge  more
Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers Documenting new freshwater mussel species is the foundation for conservation and essential for healthy waters October 01, 2026 A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of a  more
FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City Omaha, NE, October 1, 2026 - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), announced today it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence,   more
G2's New Categories for September 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's New Categories for September 2026 * This month, G2 added seven new categories to the taxonomy, and the through-line is about specificity. Software is splitting along the actual seams of how businesses operate: by industry, by asset class, by who's on the hook when something goes wrong. AI Insurance Assistant Tools give carriers, brokers, and claims teams AI that's built around insurance's own dat  more
Garcia Leads Illinois Members in Letter Condemning Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Village
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia Leads Illinois Members in Letter Condemning Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Village * CHICAGO -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led his colleagues Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) in a letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, condemning the violence by Israeli settlers, police and military i  more
Grassley Presents Congressional Adoption Award to Iowa Nonprofit, My G.E.A.R. Outreach
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presents Congressional Adoption Award to Iowa Nonprofit, My G.E.A.R. Outreach * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, presented My G.E.A.R. Outreach with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's (CCAI) "Angels in Adoption" award. My G.E.A.R. Outreach provides children with welcome boxes and overn  more
Growmark Urges EPA to Recognize Importance of Conventional Pesticides in Crop Desiccation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. BOX 2500 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-2500 (309) 557-6000 http://www.growmark.com Elizabeth Vizard Immediate Office Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862; Innovation Challenge Seeking Alternatives to Conventional Pesti  more
House Judiciary Chairman Jordan: Dangers of Illinois's Sanctuary Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Dangers of Illinois's Sanctuary Policies October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Illinois: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details how Democrat-controlled Illinois's radical s  more
ICC-ES Evaluation Pathway Advances Canadian Recognition of Wood Screw Products
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * New ICC-ES Evaluation Pathway Advances Canadian Recognition of Wood Screw Products 09/30/2026 Brea, Calif. -- ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has issued its first Canadian Evaluation Report (ESR-3046-CA) for Simpson Strong-Tie, marking an important milestone in the expansion of ICC-ES technical evaluation services for the Canadian market. ESR-3046-CA report (https://icc-es.org/repor  more
Illinois Institute of Technology: Applied Math Professor Lends Statistical Expertise to Neuroscience Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Applied Math Professor Lends Statistical Expertise to Neuroscience Program 10/01/2026 By Casey Moffitt The National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB) has invited Illinois Tech Professor of Applied Mathematics Sonja Petrovic to its six-week Theory and Mathematics in Neuroscience program as a scholar-in-residence. Petrovic will rely on her extensive research experi  more
Johns Hopkins: New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released a new guide to strengthen gun violence policies in Wisconsin. Their new roadmap, "Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin," provides data-informed steps for Wisconsin policymakers to reduce and prevent firearm inj  more
Krishnamoorthi Hails Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Following His Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Hails Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Following His Efforts * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), author of the bipartisan 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act and a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, hailed the restoration of specialized LGBTQ+ crisis line services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline after the Trump Administration shut them dow  more
Mattel Unveils First Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, Opening in Bellevue, Nebraska
EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 2 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Unveils First Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, Opening in Bellevue, Nebraska EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- October 1, 2026 -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world's most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announces a milestone in the expansion of its worldwide experiences business, confirming Bellevue, Nebraska, is  more
Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine  more
Merritt speaker Melvin Rogers to show how democracy counts on shared faith in a 'higher power' of freedom, equality
DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Merritt speaker Melvin Rogers to show how democracy counts on shared faith in a 'higher power' of freedom, equality * October 1, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, LILT, Research/Faculty Melvin Rogers found his life's fascination as a teenager in the Bronx, where he attended the now-shuttered Grace Dodge Career and Technical Education High School. For Rogers, that future inhabited a document from the past  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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 fami  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the cou  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Issues Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges 'A desperate and dangerous attack on American judicial independence' October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed y  more
National Laboratory and Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of Fusion at Fermilab
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * National laboratory and industry leaders to discuss the future of fusion at Fermilab October 1, 2026 Leaders from U.S. national laboratories and industry will come together at Fermilab on October 13 to participate in a special public evening focused on the future of fusion energy. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Dr. Kim Budil will present, "Fusion: The Pr  more
National Urban League & Other NonProfits File Suit Against HUD for Withholding of Grants
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * National Urban League & Other NonProfits File Suit Against HUD for Withholding of Grants The Department Of Housing And Urban Development Abruptly Cut Approximately $56 Million In Funding And Illegally Altered Its Policies, Putting Thousands Of Families At Risk Of Foreclosure - WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2026) -- Today, Democracy Defenders Fund and Jacobson Lawyers Group filed a federal lawsuit again  more
New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -As Americans prepare for another high-stakes election cycle and the 2026 midterms, a new book reveals how political polarization is reshaping family life. Drawing on interviews with 125 people in politically divided relationships and a national survey of nearly 1,000 Americans, the book e  more
New faculty at UW Bothell 2026
BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * New faculty at UW Bothell 2026 * Please join us in welcoming a new cohort of faculty members this academic year. They bring expertise across a range of disciplines and will add different perspectives and experiences, which will help us expand opportunities for our students and community partners. #School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Dr. Nagham Abouzeid Assistant Professor   more
Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana * Games Will Stream for Free on DAZN and Be Broadcast Over-The-Air on Nexstar's Local TV Stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois First Over-the-air Broadcast Will Be October 23 When the Pacers Take   more
Northwestern University: Researchers Unlock New Level of Precision in Supramolecular Materials
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers unlock new level of precision in supramolecular materials Giant 'giga' assemblies of different molecules enable novel materials, supercharge neurons October 1, 2026 * Self-assembling molecules form thread-like supramolecular polymers that easily reach or exceed the dimensions of cells * Scientists can precisely control thread length and their chemical segments to create struc  more
Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University * Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio's medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Ohio's medical community will converge at Wright State University on Oct. 3 when the Boonshoft  more
Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure * The Senators introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in San Bruno, California and Chicago, Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), Senate Democra  more
Paralyzed Veterans of America's Access to the Skies Summit Co-presented by All Wheels Up Charts the Future of Accessible Air Travel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America's Access to the Skies Summit Co-presented by All Wheels Up Charts the Future of Accessible Air Travel October 2, 2026 Event marks 40 years of the Air Carrier Access Act and PVA's continued fight for accessible air travel - Colorado Springs, CO (Oct. 1, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today is bringing together leading aviation experts, policymakers, and members of the v  more
Postdocs Help Power Discovery at UChicago PME
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * Postdocs help power discovery at UChicago PME By: Paul Dailing 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week honors postdocs, marks 150th anniversary of the first postdoctoral researcher in the U.S. October 1, 2026 Immunoengineer Zhi Geng's research aims to create vaccines that offer better protection with fewer side effects. After he obtained his PhD, Geng decided t  more
Roche's Giredestrant Combination Significantly Improved Progression-free Survival in ER-positive Advanced Breast Cancer in Phase III EvERA Data Published in New England Journal of Medicine
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release: * * * Roche's giredestrant combination significantly improved progression-free survival in ER-positive advanced breast cancer in phase III evERA data published in The New England Journal of Medicine * Giredestrant plus everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 44% and 62% in ITT and ESR1-mutated populations, respectively, versus standard endocrine therapy plus everolimus/1   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili  more
Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections * Full Text of FTC Autonomy (PDF) | Full Text of 21st Century FTC Act (PDF) WASHINGTON - As new technologies, business practices, and online marketplaces create new ways for companies to take advantage of consumers, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are introducing legi  more
Sidley Advises on US$220 Million Elevate Campuses IPO -- India's First Student Housing Company Listing
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises on US$220 Million Elevate Campuses IPO -- India's First Student Housing Company Listing * Sidley advised the book-running lead managers JM Financial, IIFL Capital, and Morgan Stanley on the approximately US$220 million initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares of Elevate Campuses Limited, marking the first public listing of a student housing company in  more
Sidley Celebrates 160 Years
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Celebrates 160 Years * In 1866, a postage stamp cost three cents, milk was four cents a quart, and Norman Williams and John Leverett Thompson met in an office in the Marine Bank building at the corner of Lake and LaSalle Streets in Chicago to establish a law firm together. One hundred sixty years later, we celebrate the anniversary of that meeting and the global fi  more
Sidley Recognized in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Recognized in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 * Sidley has attained 24 practice area rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027\. The annual Legal 500 United Kingdom guide celebrates "the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel." Significantly, eight Sidley lawyers have been include  more
Sidley Represents Jiangsu Hengrui in Connection With US$2.6 Billion Licensing Agreement With Novo Nordisk
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Jiangsu Hengrui in Connection With US$2.6 Billion Licensing Agreement With Novo Nordisk * Sidley represented Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. in connection with a license agreement with Novo Nordisk for HRS-1596, Hengrui Pharma's phase 1-ready GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist designed for potential once-weekly oral dosing. Under the terms of the   more
Sidley Represents Pyxis Oncology in an up to US$282.6 Million Public Offering
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Pyxis Oncology in an up to US$282.6 Million Public Offering * Sidley represented Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, in its underwritten public offering of common stock, pre-funded warrants, and accompanying common warrants. The offering is exp  more
Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan * On September 30, 2026, the Chapter 11 plan of Alea Holdings US Company (AHUSCO) and its debtor affiliates became effective. Sidley successfully obtained confirmation of the plan on September 10, 2026, from Judge Christopher M. Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. AHUSCO -together   more
SIU Researchers Use AI to Speed Up, Improve Bacteria Detection
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 SIU researchers use AI to speed up, improve bacteria detection CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar? It probably does for anyone who has been diagnosed with strep throat, an ear or tooth infection  more
Texans are losing $2.2 billion each year due to mega-verdicts, new study estimates
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texans are losing $2.2 billion each year due to mega-verdicts, new study estimates * AUSTIN, Texas -October 1, 2026 -Texas households lose an estimated $2.2 billion in personal income every year because of "nuclear verdicts," according to a new study by economic research firm The Perryman Group. Nuclear verdicts are tort awards of $10 million or mor  more
The AMA to FAA: Don't wing it on in-flight medical kits
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * The AMA to FAA: Don't wing it on in-flight medical kits * The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reverse course on its proposed changes to the requirements for commercial airline emergency medical kits, warning that allowing individual airlines to determine their own medical supplies could compromise passenger safety  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Announces 2027 Legal 500 UK Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Announces 2027 Legal 500 UK Rankings * LONDON - Troutman Pepper Locke earned two practice rankings and eight attorney recognitions in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027, an independent ranking authority of law firms around the world. Troutman Pepper Locke was ranked in the following nationwide practice areas: * Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market   more
U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute Launches herLENS Research Consortium to Close Critical Research Gaps in Women's Soccer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute Launches herLENS Research Consortium to Close Critical Research Gaps in Women's Soccer * Atlanta, GA (October 1, 2026) -As women's soccer continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, the research and systems designed specifically to support female players have not kept pace. U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute (KWI) today announced the launch of the  more
UL Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific's Electrical & Electronics Business
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [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 Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific's Electrical & Electronics Business * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -Oct. 1, 2026 -UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has complete  more
UL Solutions Names Executive Vice President and Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [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 Names Executive Vice President and Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -Oct. 1, 2026 -UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that Kelly Manthey will join the   more
University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Tomoki Nishiyama Awarded Inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Tomoki Nishiyama Awarded Inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship The new fellowship, funded by a gift from EPIC Advisory Group Member Ted Brandt, supports EPIC pre-doctoral researchers. - EPIC pre-doctoral fellow Tomoki Nishiyama has been awarded the inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship. The new fellowship supports exemplary EPIC pre-doctoral fellows, early career resear  more
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers Into Removal Proceedings Without Interview
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of 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 in an asylum of  more
Virginia Tech: Alan P. Druschitz Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alan P. Druschitz honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Alan P. Druschitz, professor of practice of materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the boa  more
Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plant  more
Western Emergency Alert System (WEAS) Test Scheduled for Oct. 2
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Emergency Alert System (WEAS) Test Scheduled for Oct. 2 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - A systemwide test of the WIU Emergency Alert System (WEAS) will be initiated between 11:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 2 to test system functionality. Individuals receiving a test call, e-mail or text do not need to take any action. The test message will be delivered to every phone number and email address in the  more
What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask * Multitasking feels like a required skill in modern life, but as anyone who has tried keeping track of multiple chat windows, an email inbox and a stream of phone notifications during a video call can tell you, figuring out which messages are important comes at a cost. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago looked at what h  more
Wildlife Society: Wild Cam - Gray Foxes are Declining in Indiana
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Wild Cam: Gray foxes are declining in Indiana Disease and habitat fragmentation are likely pushing down numbers of the mesocarnivores October 1, 2026 Gray foxes are declining across Indiana, likely due to disease and the highly fragmented landscape in most of the state. "Trappers were the first to sound the alarm," said TWS member Tim Hiller, executive director and fou  more
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 New Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, through its affiliate, the WMC Issues Mobilization Council, is sounding the alarm on Wisconsin's rapidly rising healthcare costs and the growing affordability crisis facing hard-working families across the state with a new ad campaign. The new 30-second ad,   more
WIU Alumnus Issues $10,000 Challenge to Name Final 50 Seats in Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumnus Issues $10,000 Challenge to Name Final 50 Seats in Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * MACOMB, IL - - With the Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) officially opened, a final push is underway to finish naming all of the seats in the Great Hall, the main performance facility in the new center. WIU alumnus Ernest (Ernie) J. Codilis, Jr. `73 has comm  more