Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ComEd, SunVest Celebrate Energization of Near-8 Megawatt DC Community Solar Array at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd, SunVest Celebrate Energization of Near-8 Megawatt DC Community Solar Array at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
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ComEd and Chicago-based solar developer SunVest today hosted an event to celebrate the energization of a unique community solar project sited at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. Constructed adjacent to the airfield, the project financially supports
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'The mission is visible': UChicago Medicine completes construction phase of AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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'The mission is visible': UChicago Medicine completes construction phase of AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion
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The construction phase of the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion is complete, and University of Chicago Medicine leaders are ready for the next step: outfitting the space to deliver world-class cancer care to the South Side and beyond.
A celebration last Thursday featured the un
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ABA Mourns Passing of Law School Accreditation Leader, Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA mourns passing of law school accreditation leader, former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 -- The American Bar Association mourns the passing of Melissa Hart, a distinguished jurist, educator, public servant and leader whose lifelong commitment to justice, legal education and public service left an indelible mark on the profession. Justice Hart died on Oct. 1 after a
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ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard to Address Navigation Lights and Battery Systems
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard to Address Navigation Lights and Battery Systems
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will bring industry experts together to share important safety requirements and best practices for navigation lights and battery systems during the 11th installment of the free USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series
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American Brain Coalition: FDA Urged to Establish Standards for Responsible Use and Access of Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Michael Davis, MD, PhD
Acting Director
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments; Docket No. FDA-2026
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities 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 (
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new passe
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General James Challenges Federal Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Challenges Federal Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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October 2, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for rolling back critical money-saving fuel economy standards for vehicles. Earlier this week, the Trump a
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging federal fuel economy standards rollbacks
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging federal fuel economy standards rollbacks
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Oct. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 27 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy standards for new passenger car
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES COURT WIN IN CONTINUING ANTITRUST LAWSUIT AGAINST REALPAGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES COURT WIN IN CONTINUING ANTITRUST LAWSUIT AGAINST REALPAGE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with a bipartisan coalition of eight other attorneys general, secured a win in their antitrust lawsuit over RealPage's rent-pricing algorithm. This week, a court denied the software company's attempts to have the
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES THREE PEOPLE FOR SELLING FENTANYL IN COOK, DUPAGE COUNTIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES THREE PEOPLE FOR SELLING FENTANYL IN COOK, DUPAGE COUNTIES
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Defendants Include Mother, Son Who Sold Fentanyl Together
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged three people from the Chicago suburbs with delivering and attempting to deliver more than 280 grams of fentanyl in two months across two counties.
The Attorney General's office charged Sta
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule that weakens corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passen
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: SUBURBAN CHICAGO COUPLE PLEAD GUILTY, SENTENCED IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: SUBURBAN CHICAGO COUPLE PLEAD GUILTY, SENTENCED IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a suburban Chicago couple pleaded guilty to defrauding the state out of more than $23,000 in Medicaid funds.
Michael Niekamp, 65, and Tina Niekamp, 63, both of Tinley Park, Illinois, each pleaded guilty in Cook County Circuit Court on
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Fuel Economy Standards
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Fuel Economy Standards
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#Rollback would cost drivers nearly $220 billion at the pump
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is taking action to stop a new Trump Administration rule that would roll back fuel efficiency standards and let automakers sell less fuel-efficient cars and trucks, a move that means Oregonians w
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new pa
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Augustana names Quad Cities strategic leader Angela Snyder to new role focused on engaged learning
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Augustana names Quad Cities strategic leader Angela Snyder to new role focused on engaged learning
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Augustana College has selected Quad Cities strategic leader and 2002 alumna Angela Snyder to serve as its first assistant vice president for impact learning, a new role designed to connect every Augustana student more intentionally with hands-on learning, career preparation and meaningful work in the community
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Better Wisconsin Together: Over $24.7M in MAGA Billionaire Cash Doled Out to Republican State Legislative Candidates, GOP Campaign Committees in State
MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
Over $24.7 Million in MAGA Billionaire Cash Doled Out to Republican State Legislative Candidates, GOP Campaign Committees in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. - Newly filed campaign finance reports reveal that three MAGA billionaires have now spent more than $24.7 million in their efforts to buy a Republican state legislature
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Chicago in Conversation: Partnership to foster dialogue around city and its future
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Chicago in Conversation: Partnership to foster dialogue around city and its future
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The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Chicago Public Media are partnering on a new initiative, which will bring together 40 civic-minded Chicagoans of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to explore some of the most consequential issues facing the city. Called Chicago in Conversation:
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Court Sides with Attorney General Bonta in RealPage Case, Denies RealPage and Landlords' Attempt to Evade Responsibility in Rent Pricing Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Court Sides with Attorney General Bonta in RealPage Case, Denies RealPage and Landlords' Attempt to Evade Responsibility in Rent Pricing Lawsuit
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of nine states celebrated a decision of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, ruling in favor of the coalition, refusing to let landl
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Court Sides with Attorney General Jeff Jackson in RealPage Case; Antitrust Lawsuit Over Rent Pricing to Continue
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Court Sides with Attorney General Jeff Jackson in RealPage Case; Antitrust Lawsuit Over Rent Pricing to Continue
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson's bipartisan antitrust lawsuit over RealPage's rent-pricing algorithm will continue after a court ruled in favor of Attorney General Jackson and denied the software company's attempts to have the case thrown out.
"RealPa
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Court Sides with Attorney General Rayfield, Allows RealPage Rent-Pricing Case to Move Forward
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Court Sides with Attorney General Rayfield, Allows RealPage Rent-Pricing Case to Move Forward
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#Judge rejects software company's attempt to get the case thrown out
Attorney General Dan Rayfield's work to hold RealPage accountable will move forward, after a judge rejected the company's attempt to throw out a lawsuit accusing it of using software to help landlords push rents higher.
"Housi
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Downing Named COAP EOM For October
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Downing Named COAP EOM For October
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month for October is Patrick Downing, Development director in University Advancement/Foundation. Downing's nominator is pleased to nominate him in recognition of his outstanding dedication, professionalism and contributions to WIU.
Downing goes above and beyond in his role,
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Downtown Bloomington Lights Up Green in Celebration of Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Downtown Bloomington Lights Up Green in Celebration of Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming 2026
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Downtown Bloomington glows green this weekend as the City of Bloomington joins Illinois Wesleyan University in welcoming Titans home for Homecoming 2026.
The new North Main Street downtown lights were illuminated in green on Thursday night in celebration of Illinois Wesleyan's Hom
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Durbin Receives Distinguished Service Award From Illinois Health And Hospital Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Receives Distinguished Service Award From Illinois Health And Hospital Association
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October 02, 2026
#Durbin receives award in honor of his decades of supporting Illinois hospitals and working to expand Americans' access to health care
CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Illinois Health and Hospital A
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Cortez Masto, Wyden To Demand Trump Administration Abandon Plan To Strip Tax Credits From 700,000 American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Cortez Masto, Wyden To Demand Trump Administration Abandon Plan To Strip Tax Credits From 700,000 American Taxpayers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and five of their Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration abandon a plan t
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Employer Demand for Tech Talent Reaches Three-year High, CompTIA Analysis Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Employer demand for tech talent reaches three-year high, CompTIA analysis finds
September new job postings up 16% year over year
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Employer demand for technology talent strengthened in September, increasing across a broad range of occupations, industries and skill areas, according to analysis by CompTIA.
Employers posted 272,040 new openings for IT occupations in September. Active job pos
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ENA Members Choose Vanessa Gorman as 2027 President-elect
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news:
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ENA Members Choose Vanessa Gorman as 2027 President-elect
Paige Fumo Fox
Secretary/treasurer, two board members also picked in annual election
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2026) - A believer in the power of connecting people and building the community of emergency and forensic nurses, Vanessa Gorman, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, FAEN, FCENA, of Australia, has been chosen as the 2027 Emergency Nurses Associ
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: MPSC Holds DTE Accountable For Google Data Center Cost Forecasts
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
MPSC Holds DTE Accountable For Google Data Center Cost Forecasts
Environmental and Clean Energy Groups Criticize MPSC For Falling Short On Clean Energy Investments
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved a 20-year agreement between DTE Energy and Google that calls for enhanced reporting and oversight requirements to allow regulator
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
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The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
The s
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IBEX Main Stage Panel to Explore Next Decade of Boatbuilding
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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IBEX Main Stage Panel to Explore Next Decade of Boatbuilding
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As the recreational marine industry navigates changing consumer expectations, new technologies, evolving regulations and workforce and economic pressures, a special IBEX Main Stage panel will bring together leaders from across the industry to look ahead at the forces expected to shape the future
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Illinois State University: Dr. Erol Sozen Brings Espresso Science to the Classroom Through the CAST Innovation Grant
NORMAL, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Illinois State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Erol Sozen brings espresso science to the classroom through the CAST Innovation Grant
Author By Sakura Ghimire October 2, 2026
What happens when the science behind a perfect espresso becomes part of the classroom?
For students in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST), the answer is taking shape in the Turner Hall Foods Lab, where coffe
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Illinois Wesleyan University Launches Ambitious Capital Campaign at a Transformative Moment
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Illinois Wesleyan University Launches Ambitious Capital Campaign at a Transformative Moment
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Illinois Wesleyan University has launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the University's history. The Capital Campaign seeks to raise $200 million to expand opportunities for students, strengthen academic excellence, and invest in continued evolution of the private l
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Inexport Logistics LLC Recalls Ineligible Pork Cracklings Products Imported From The Republic of Colombia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Inexport Logistics LLC Recalls Ineligible Pork Cracklings Products Imported From The Republic of Colombia
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 09, 2026, Inexport Logistics LLC, a Miami, Fla. firm, is recalling approximately 189 pounds of potato chip products containing chicharron (pork cracklings) because they were produced in the Republic of Colombia, a country that is not el
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Insurers See Risk First: New APCIA Report Shows How Insurance Data Is Mapping the Future of Road Safety
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Insurers See Risk First: New APCIA Report Shows How Insurance Data Is Mapping the Future of Road Safety
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -OCTOBER 2, 2026 -America's roads are measurably safer, and insurers are helping chart what comes next. A new report from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), A New Road Ahead for Auto Insurance: Safer V
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ITC Finds Section 337 Violation in Storage Containers Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers imported into the U.S. violate section 337 of the Tariff Act based on infringement of two patents held by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd., Carmel, Indiana.
The Commission found violations involving U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952. It issued a limited exclusion orde
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Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998
Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lam
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Legal Aid Society Opposes EOIR's Proposed Sanctions Rule for Immigration Court Contempt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
(212) 577-3300
https://www.legalaidnyc.org/
Alan Levine
President
Lynn K. Neuner
Chairperson of the Board
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief
Chief Executive Officer
Adriene L. Holder
Chief Attorney
Civil Practice
Deborah Lee
Attorney-in-Charge
Immigration Law Un
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LULAC Urges Reforms to Ensure Fair Access and Implementation of First Step Act Time Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia
Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera
Treasurer
Gerardo Suarez
Yo
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Matthew S. Lewis named interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Matthew S. Lewis named interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has named Matthew S. Lewis as the interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics.
Lewis brings extensive experience in research, teaching and leadership to the role. As interim chair, Lewis wil
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Urges EPA to Revise Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids and Emphasizes Practical Risk Reduction Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 100 EAST ERIE STREET
John P. Murray, P.E.
Executive Director
312.751.7900
john.murray@mwrd.org
Ms. Tess Richman
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611-3154
Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsyl
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Moraine Valley's Heating and Air Conditioning Program Offers Students Career Opportunities in a High-demand Industry
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news:
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Moraine Valley's Heating and Air Conditioning Program offers students career opportunities in a high-demand industry
October 1, 2026
In the U.S., over 90% of homes have air conditioning and around 60% have a furnace as their primary heating system, according to the U.S. Census and HomeServe USA. As these systems become more complex with new inverter technology and multistage blowers, Moraine Va
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
October 2, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), challenging its final rule that weakens Corporate Average Fuel Economy
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National Equity Fund: Uptown Flats Opens 34 Affordable Homes to People With Disabilities & Exiting Homelessness in Pittsburgh, PA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- National Equity Fund, a nonprofit financial intermediary that helps expand housing by providing financing and investment solutions for affordable developments and community projects, issued the following news:
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Uptown Flats Opens 34 Affordable Homes to People with Disabilities & Exiting Homelessness in Pittsburgh, PA
October 02, 2026
Surviving is not the same as thriving, especially for people with disabilities and exiting homelessness. In Pittsburgh, Pennsy
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National Potato Council Urges EPA to Recognize Critical Role of Chemical Desiccation and Support Innovation in Harvest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
50 F Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-9456 phone
www.nationalpotatocouncil.org
September 30, 2026
Douglas M. Troutman
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC
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National Wildlife Federation: USDA's Wetland Certification Policy Reversed Amid Legal Challenges Over Inaccurate Determinations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 300
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
(970) 703-6060
By appointment only
September 28, 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Comments on
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NMMA Announces Organizational Changes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Announces Organizational Changes
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NMMA announced executive team changes designed to increase the association's presence in Washington, D.C., broaden the depth and experience of its senior leadership team, and advance the strategic priorities established by its Board of Directors.
The shifts reflect a carefully planned transition as the association r
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Life After the LLM - Naif Alshalan (LLM '25)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Life After the LLM: Naif Alshalan (LLM '25)
10.01.2026
Northwestern Pritzker Law's international LLM program offers graduates of foreign law schools the opportunity to expand their knowledge of American law and legal processes, continue their studies in international law, and engage in comparative legal research. Graduates of the program represent more than 50 countries and
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Northwestern University: What Happens in the Brain When Cannabis Makes You Anxious?
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 3 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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What happens in the brain when cannabis makes you anxious?
Mouse study reveals, for the first time, brain cells that help drive anxiety after cannabinoid exposure
October 2, 2026
* Scientists exposed mice to a predator odor after giving them a placebo or a cannabinoid drug
* Mice given the cannabinoid froze more and spent less time investigating the odor
* Using small microscopes, scien
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Rep. Bost: VA Report Underscores Need for Expanded Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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VA Report Underscores Need for Expanded Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans
Washington, October 2, 2026
This week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its 2026 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes the prevalence of veteran suicide from 2001 to 2024, the most recent year for which data is available.
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Rep. Garcia, Co-signers Issue Letter to National Archives Archivist Wilson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to National Archives and Records Administration Archivist Bradford Wilson:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
Bradford Wilson
Archivist of the United States
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD 20740
Dear Mr. Wilson:
We write in strong opposition to the announcement by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) that it i
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Rep. Garcia, Co-signers Issue Letter to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Huckabee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 1, 2026
Mike Huckabee
U.S. Ambassador to Israel
14 David Flusser
Jerusalem 9378322, Israel
Dear Ambassador Huckabee:
We write to express our alarm at the extreme and escalating violence by Israeli settlers, police, and military in the village of al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank. These
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Report From House Judiciary Committee: Illinois - The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSCrpt) -- ILLINOIS: THE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES OF SANCTUARY POLICIES - A report from House Judiciary Committee - October 2026 (21 pages)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Democrats' open-borders policies at the federal level and sanctuary policies at the state and local level allow millions of illegal aliens to pour into the country and ensure that criminal aliens, after encountered by local law enforcement, are released back into American communities. For four years, the Biden-Ha
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Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued Allowance of Prescription Drug Imports
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued Allowance of Prescription Drug Imports
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) on Thursday led a letter, signed by 71 Members of Congress, to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Markwayne Mullin, and the commissioners of the Food and Dru
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Sidley Named a Finalist for "Most Impressive Global Investigations Practice of the Year" at the 2026 GIR Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Named a Finalist for "Most Impressive Global Investigations Practice of the Year" at the 2026 GIR Awards
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Sidley has been named a finalist for the "Most Impressive Global Investigations Practice of the Year" at the Global Investigations Review (GIR) Awards 2026 -one of the most prestigious honors in the global investigations and white collar defense community. The
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Sidley Pro Bono Team Honored with Her Justice's 2026 Commitment to Justice "Legal Team Award"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Pro Bono Team Honored with Her Justice's 2026 Commitment to Justice "Legal Team Award"
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Her Justice has recognized Juan A. Arteaga, Adriana Bones Ortega, Thomas M. Cramer, and Martha O. Tabor with its 2026 "Legal Team Award" at the Commitment to Justice award ceremony.
The Sidley team has been honored for its outstanding pro bono work on an immigration matter, wh
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Sidley Represents Qualcomm in Its Acquisition of PickNik
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Qualcomm in Its Acquisition of PickNik
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Sidley is representing Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) in its acquisition of PickNik Inc., a robotics software company and steward of MoveIt, an open-source robotics manipulation framework. The acquisition is intended to advance Qualcomm's open robotics ecosystem and more closely integrate MoveIt with Qualcom
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
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Hayden Devore, a junior history major with a pre-law minor, joined SIUE's fencing club after Thanksgiving break two years ago, knowing nothing about the sport. What kept them coming back wasn't just the fencing-it was weekends like the one at a tournament in their first year, when the team rented an Ai
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Metra, Union Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36844) entitled "Commuter Rail Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority dba Metra - Terminal Trackage Rights - Union Pacific Railroad Co./1":
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Digest:/2 This decision extends the procedural schedule and directs the parties to provide proposals on adequate security of compensation.
By a decision served on August 19, 2026, the Board established a
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The Momentum Continues: UD Moves Forward with Exciting Vision for the Future
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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The Momentum Continues: UD Moves Forward with Exciting Vision for the Future
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - There's a lot to celebrate as the University of Dubuque's Momentum Campaign reaches the one-year anniversary of its official launch.
When the three-year, $150 million campaign was announced on October 2, 2025, it had already secured $117 million in commitments during the quiet phase. Today, UD's Momentum Ca
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Three New Exhibits on Display at Ivy Indy Art Gallery this Fall
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Three New Exhibits on Display at Ivy Indy Art Gallery this Fall
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis is highlighting the work of students, alumni, faculty, and staff through three art installations and exhibitions on display this fall, including a student-designed mural, an alumni exhibition, and a showcase of faculty artwork.
The fall lineup includes "A Seat at the Table," a mural designed by Ivy Tech Fine Arts
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Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Train More Nurses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Train More Nurses
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WASHINGTON-Representatives Lauren Underwood, Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). As costs explode and our health care system confronts the historic crisis caused
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University Archives exhibit highlights history, impact of Morrow Plots on its 150th anniversary
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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University Archives exhibit highlights history, impact of Morrow Plots on its 150th anniversary
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The historic Morrow Plots on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus have provided a site for agricultural research and experimentation for 150 years. It is the longest-running agricultural experiment in the U.S. and the second-longest in the world, and t
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University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Professor of Chemical Engineering Receives Grant From the NSF to Develop Water Desalination Technologies
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Oct. 3 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news:
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Professor of Chemical Engineering receives grant from the NSF to develop water desalination technologies
By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu)
October 2, 2026
Dr. Paola A. Baldaguez Medina, assistant professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering (INQU) of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), received a grant from the N
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Up next: 2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Up next: 2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
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Fall may have officially kicked off only last week, but the American Nuclear Society's 2026 Winter Conference & Expo is already just around the corner. This year's Winter Conference will be held November 15-18 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix.
Registration is currently open, with early-bird pricing ending October 22. Mo
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USA Softball: Coaches Announced for U-18 Women's Pan American Championship
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- USA Softball issued the following news:
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Coaches Announced for U-18 Women's Pan American Championship
October 2, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball has announced the coaching staff selected to guide the U.S. U-18 Women's National Team (WNT) at the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Women's Pan American Championship. Slated for November 21-28 in San Salvador, El Salvador, Kyla Holas will once again lead the U-18 WNT as head coach, jo
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Venable Recognized with 2026 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Venable Recognized with 2026 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2026) - Venable LLP has been named a recipient of the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), for its support of the Debtors' Prison Project, which has a two-part mission: to fight the criminalization of poverty and to stop governments and corporations
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Virginia Tech: Wendy Parker Named Chair of the Department of Philosophy
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Wendy Parker named chair of the Department of Philosophy
By Kelsey Bartlett
2 Oct 2026
Wendy Parker has been named chair of the Virginia Tech Department of Philosophy.
Parker joined the department as a professor in August 2020. Her research focuses on the philosophy of science, with an emphasis on climate science and meteorology. She is particularly interested in how scientists develop and evaluate evidence rel
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WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a new lawsuit.
Historically, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have re
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