CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Launches New Strategic Plan * CHICAGO - The American Library Association has unveiled a new multi-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening libraries, growing the library workforce, driving innovation, and expanding community impact. "As the library profession evolves, we are excited to launch a strategic vision that reflects both the challenges and the enormou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * The American College of Surgeons Advances New Clinical Data Strategy to Improve Surgical Care for Patients Collaboration with Epic is first phase of a multiyear project that will include multiple technology partners * CHICAGO -- Long recognized as a leader in the use of rigorously collected clinical data to improve surgical patient care, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) will use Epi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Games & Gaming Round Table Celebrates the 2025 Game On! Grant recipients - Johnsburg Public Library District (IL) and University of Southern Mississippi Libraries - Cook Library (MS) * The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce TWO recipients of the 2025 Game On! Grant. Introduced in 2020 with the intention of pr more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, July 18 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Argonne National Laboratory Celebrates Aurora Exascale Computer * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the Aurora exascale computer, marking a major milestone for AI-powered scie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * CARLINVILLE: Budzinski Discusses Threats to Food Access in Central and Southern Illinois * CARLINVILLE, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski convened local farmers, food banks, and leaders in the food and agriculture sectors to discuss growing threats to food access in Central and Southern Illinois. The conversation focused on recent actions by the Trump administration, including the cancel more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. Announces Sale to Bank First Corporation The BFKN Financial Institutions Group served as legal counsel to Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. ("Centre"), in its agreement with Bank First Corporation ("Bank First") (Nasdaq: BFC), whereby Bank First will acquire 100% of the common stock of Centre in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $174.3 million. As of June 30, 2025, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Prisoner Trade with Venezuela * CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the United States prisoner trade with Venezuela and El Salvador: "This trade is about cleaning up the mess left behind by Trump's immigration agenda. "The U.S. illegally deported migrants, many who had legal permission to be here, most with no cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Denounces Passage of Republican Rescission Bill * Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson released the following statement in strong opposition to the passage of the Republican Rescission bill, which narrowly passed the House and Senate: "Tonight, a slim majority in Congress moved to gut nearly $9 billion in funding that supports America's role in th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Honors Nelson Mandela International Day--Upholding Democracy Over Division * Washington, D.C. -- In tribute to Nelson Mandela International Day, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement: "On this day, we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela--a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, and a global symbol of reconciliation. Mandela's life taught more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads 104 Colleagues in Letter to Protect 988 LGBTQI+ Youth Lifeline * WASHINGTON - On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a national leader in bipartisan efforts to protect crisis services for vulnerable youth, led a letter with Reps. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Chris Pappas (NH-01 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Slams Republican Rescissions Package as "Reckless Attack on Services Families Depend On" * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed their latest rescissions package, which slashes funding for essential public services while handing out massive tax breaks to the wealthiest among us: "Last ni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Budzinski Votes NO on Reckless Cuts to Public Broadcasting, Global Aid, and Women's Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued the following statement after voting NO on the President's proposed package that slashes more than $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting - jeopardizing over 1,500 locally owned public television and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Draft Structural Stainless Steel Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 edition. Proposed updates to the standard include: * A revised treatment more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files * July 18, 2025 Durbin files official oversight requests with Bondi, Patel, Bongino, as MAGA world continues imploding over the Epstein cover up and breaking reporting by the Wall Street Journal describes Trump sending a lewd letter to Epstein CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files Durbin files official oversight requests with Bondi, Patel, Bongino, as MAGA world continues imploding over the Epstein cover up and breaking reporting by the Wall Street Journal describes Trump sending a lewd letter to Epstein * CHICA more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Florida ICE Detention Facilities In Exclusive Site Visit * Staff site visits provide new, incriminating insight into the cruelty of the illegal Trump mass deportation agenda, including overcrowding, inhumane conditions, no access to medical care, and difficulty accessing legal counsel CHICAGO - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Florida ICE Detention Facilities In Exclusive Site Visit CHICAGO - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, revealed devastating insights into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, following sta more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Congressman Scott Fitzgerald Tours Former Grade School Transformed Into Housing, Leads Discussion on Challenges for Seniors and Our Workforce Associated Bank, Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. Provide Perspectives on Local Housing Challenges * MUSKEGO, WIS. (July 18, 2025) - U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Florida Infrastructure Expansion Bill Led by NMMA Signed into Law * On July 1, Senate Bill 1162 officially took effect after being signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. This landmark legislation marks the first proactive state infrastructure expansion bill drafted and led by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Slams GOP Votes to Advance Trump's Crypto Grift, Slash Public Services and Foreign Aid * Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "Today, Republicans once again served as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump's corruption and chaos, advancing his meme coin grift and solidifying DOGE cuts into law. "Congress has a responsibility to modernize how we more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises OrthoLite on Sale to Coats * Kirkland & Ellis advised Trilantic North America-backed OrthoLite Holdings LLC, the global market leader of premium insoles, on its sale to Coats Group, for an initial enterprise value of $770 million. The transaction was announced July 16, 2025 and is expected to close in Q4 2025. A further contingent payment of up to $ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * National Anti-Counterfeiting Month Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Florida ICE Detention Facilities In Exclusive Site Visit CHICAGO - Today more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofits File Notice of Appeal Against Judge's Final Denial of Federal Funding for Nationwide Critical Legal Access Programs Washington, D.C. (July 16, 2025) - Twelve immigrant rights organizations have filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in response to a ruling that upheld the Trump administration's decision to terminate natio more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, July 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Nuclear energy and AI companies seek solutions at Argonne summit Three U.S. Department of Energy labs host major forum dedicated to building the energy infrastructure needed to secure America's digital competitiveness * Leaders in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy explored ideas for powering a digital future and streamlining nuclear technologies. Artif more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Recent ANS webinar on the nuclear future in Texas * The American Nuclear Society hosted a webinar this week featuring key leaders from the nuclear community in Texas to discuss the shape of the industry today and where it is heading. This conversation was the first in a new series of ANS webinars that will see various leaders convene for discussions on their states' nuclear  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Introduces Gun Safety Bill with Reps. Carson, McBath * Legislation would incentivize gun owners to securely store their firearms, practice safe storage WASHINGTON -- Today, Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Andre Carson (IN-07) and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill * WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered the following remarks at the House Appropriations Committee markup of the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN KILLED IN WEST BANK * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider, co-chair and co-founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the death of Palestinian-American Sayfollah Musallet, who was killed in a confrontation with Israeli settlers on July 11: "I am appalled an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Senate conducted five committee hearings on July 15, 2025: * * * DIGITAL COMMODITIES Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine stakeholder perspectives on Federal oversight of digital commodities, after receiving testimony from Ji Hun Kim, Crypto Council for Innovation, New York, New York; Rostin Behnam, Georgetown University Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Timothy G. Massad, Harvard University K more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * States leaders join Governors' calling for reform from PJM leadership * Washington, DC: Yesterday Governors from Delaware, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Tennessee wrote to PJM regulators "as a bipartisan group of Governors elected by the many millions of citizens of our respective states, to tell you that fundamental chang more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 17 [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 to Help Companies in Japan Meet New Climate Disclosure Standards in Collaboration with Fujitsu * NORTHBROOK, Ill. - July 17, 2025 -- UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, is now collaborating w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Woodstock Institute, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to move forward with collecting small business lending data under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The organization, which conducts research and advocates for policy changes, emphasized that robust data is vital for creating effective financial policies that benefit working-class Americans. The letter highlights the contrast more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Teams Up with Grubhub for On-Demand Delivery of Local Eats and Essentials at Nearly 6,000 Hotels Hotel team members and guests can now enjoy six complimentary months of Grubhub+, unlocking $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and other exclusive perks when ordering food, groceries and everyday essentials * PARSIPPANY, N.J. and CHICAGO (July 17, 2025) - Wyndham hotel te more PR