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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2025-08-01 ( 58 items )  
AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Academy of General Dentistry issued the following news: * * * AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), along with several leading dental organizations, has signed a joint letter to U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), voicing strong support for H.R. 4556, the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH) Act. The legislation calls on the Environmental Protection Agency more PR

Alzheimer's Association Releases 2025 Health Equity Impact Report (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Releases 2025 Health Equity Impact Report * -- Biennial report highlights Association's wide-ranging work in engaging diverse communities in reducing health disparities, achieving health equity -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2025 -- The Alzheimer's Association today released its 2025 Health Equity Impact Report: Fostering Collaboration and Understanding,  more PR

Ameren Illinois Begins Construction on Peoria Solar Energy Center (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 1 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Ameren Illinois begins construction on Peoria Solar Energy Center Ameren Illinois broke ground today on a solar energy facility in Peoria. The 2.5-megawatt Peoria Solar Energy Center will produce enough electricity to power 420 homes and businesses and provide an economic boost to the region. It is the third renewable power generation facility built and opera more PR

American Library Association adds Independent Book Publishers Association to professional affiliate roster (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association adds Independent Book Publishers Association to professional affiliate roster * CHICAGO - The American Library Association is pleased to announce that the ALA Council approved the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) as an affiliate. The action took place June 30 at Council Meeting III during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference and Ex more PR

AMWA Calls for Delegates to the Medical Women's International Congress and MWIA Coordinator (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news: * * * AMWA Calls for Delegates to the Medical Women's International Congress and MWIA Coordinator AMWA is calling for physician and trainee members to apply to serve as official delegates to the upcoming 33rd Triennial Congress of the Medical Women's International Association (MWIA). The Congress brings together medical women from over 90 countries to address global challenges in medicine, gend more PR

Aon Promotes Andrew Laing and Rupert Moore to New Leadership Roles to Accelerate Reinsurance Growth and Client Value (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon Promotes Andrew Laing and Rupert Moore to New Leadership Roles to Accelerate Reinsurance Growth and Client Value DUBLIN, July 31, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced two promotions with its Reinsurance executive leadership team to help insurer c more PR

As Famine Ravishes Gaza, Duckworth Votes Against Trump Administration's Sales of American Weapons to Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Famine Ravishes Gaza, Duckworth Votes Against Trump Administration's Sales of American Weapons to Israel * July 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after voting to disapprove of the Trump Administration's proposed foreign military sales to Israel: "I've long pressed the Netanyahu Administration in public and private to tak more PR

ASC IG Delivers Impartial Support to CG, Workforce (10)
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: * * * ASC IG delivers impartial support to CG, workforce By Kelly Haertjens, U.S. Army Sustainment Command Behind every mission-ready unit is a watchdog ensuring integrity. At U.S. Army Sustainment Command, the Inspector General's office is a quiet force dedicated to transparency, accountability and support of its people. The IG team, led by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Seitz, serves as the impartial, independ more PR

Baxter Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results (10)
DEERFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Baxter Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results * Second-quarter sales from continuing operations of $2.81 billion increased 4% on a reported basis and 1% on an operational basis, in line with the company's previously issued guidance/1,2 * S more PR

Brady, IDPH and the Ad Council Join Forces to Educate Illinoisans About Life-Saving Firearm Restraining Orders (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Brady, IDPH and the Ad Council Join Forces to Educate Illinoisans About Life-Saving Firearm Restraining Orders Trailblazing Public-Private Partnership Helps Illinoisans "Pause to Heal" in a Moment of Crisis to Reduce Gun Suicides and Other Shootings * CHICAGO, IL - Today, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Ad Co more PR

Bulgaria Equips National Police Service With Over 13,000 Motorola Solutions Body Cameras (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Bulgaria Equips National Police Service with over 13,000 Motorola Solutions Body Cameras Nationwide deployment will enhance awareness, safety and operational efficiency * CHICAGO - July 31, 2025 - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that it has been selected by the Ministry of the Interior in Bulgaria to deploy 13,400 body cameras to the country's National Police Service. The nationwide ro more PR

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Commemorates the Illustrious Career of Congressman Danny Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Commemorates the Illustrious Career of Congressman Danny Davis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson today issued the following statement regarding Congressman Danny Davis's announcement that he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a truly remarkable career in public service: "It is with profound respect and admiration that we ackn more PR

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement on Congressman Danny Davis's Retirement Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement on Congressman Danny Davis's Retirement Announcement SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) that he will not seek reel more PR

Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in July, Outlook Remains Cautious (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in July, Outlook Remains Cautious * U.S. consumer confidence showed modest signs of improvement in July, according to the latest report released this week by The Conference Board. The July Consumer Confidence Index (r) rose marginally, signaling a slight improvement in sentiment, but continued consumer caution, heading in more PR

CTU Statement on Congressman Danny Davis' Retirement (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Statement on Congressman Danny Davis' Retirement CHICAGO -- Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement on Congressman Danny Davis' decision to retire from Congress at the end of his term:  "For decades, Congressman Danny Davis has been an unwavering voice for those who have been forgotten, ignored, and left behind. He understood that  more PR

Duckworth Joins Durbin and Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Reintroducing John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Durbin and Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Reintroducing John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act * July 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Ahead of the 60 th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Reverand Raphael Warnock (D-GA), along with the rest of her Senate Democrat more PR

Duckworth-Murkowski Bipartisan Bill Passes Committee to Provide Public Health Commissioned Officers With Essential Leave Benefits Enjoyed by All Other Uniformed Services (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Murkowski Bipartisan Bill Passes Committee to Provide Public Health Commissioned Officers With Essential Leave Benefits Enjoyed by All Other Uniformed Services * July 31, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation introduced by combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)--and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R- more PR

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Spotlight Forum Examining Trump Administration's Voter Suppression Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Spotlight Forum Examining Trump Administration's Voter Suppression Efforts * July 30, 2025 Today's spotlight forum comes after Durbin and Padilla led all Senate Democrats in reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today de more PR

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Spotlight Forum Examining Trump Administration's Voter Suppression Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Spotlight Forum Examining Trump Administration's Voter Suppression Efforts U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at his and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-CA) spotlight forum entitled "Protecting t more PR

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Four Judicial Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Four Judicial Nominations U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the judicial nominations of Joshua Dale Dunlap, nomi more PR

Durbin Introduced Legislation To Protect More Than 13,000 Acres Of Shawnee National Forest (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduced Legislation To Protect More Than 13,000 Acres Of Shawnee National Forest * July 31, 2025 The Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act would create 12,700 additional acres of special management areas and 750 acres of wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Shawnee National Forest Conser more PR

Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * July 30, 2025 Durbin's questions provided the nominees a chance to clarify their controversial positions and past remarks before the Committee WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Commit more PR

Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin's questions provided the nominees a chance to clarify their controversial positions and past remarks before the Committee * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnes more PR

Durbin Votes To Block Arms Sales To Israel Amid Starvation In Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes To Block Arms Sales To Israel Amid Starvation In Gaza * July 30, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after voting to block arms sales to Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza: "The terrorist attack of October 7 was truly horrific and the Hamas terrorist group, which is dedicated to the destruction of Isr more PR

ELPC Challenging Trump EPA's Delay of Protections Against Oil and Gas Methane Pollution (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * ELPC Challenging Trump EPA's Delay of Protections Against Oil and Gas Methane Pollution Beyond driving climate change, this pollution degrades the public health, well-being, and quality of life of Midwest residents ELPC joined 11 health, environmental, and community groups in filing a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's delay of the 2024 methane standards for the oil more PR

Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Plan to Eliminate EPA's Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Plan to Eliminate EPA's Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change * July 31, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA)--co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus-- issued the following statement aft more PR

Environmental Law & Policy Center: Forest Advocates Applaud Sen. Durbin Proposal to Protect Shawnee Nat'l Forest (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Forest Advocates Applaud Sen. Durbin Proposal to Protect Shawnee Nat'l Forest Camp Hutchins, Ripple Hollow, and Burke Branch Would Receive Stronger Protections * Illinois conservation organizations are applauding new legislation introduced Wednesday by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to provide increased protection to three of the largest uninterrupted areas of southern Illinois' Sh more PR

Exelon Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Exelon Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.39 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.39 per share for the second quarter of 2025 * Affirming full year 2025 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.64-$2.74 per share * Reaffirming operating EPS compounded annual growth of 5-7% fr more PR

Faced With Critical Delays in TPS Renewals, Alianza Americas Presents a Practical Guide for the Community (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Faced with Critical Delays in TPS Renewals, Alianza Americas Presents a Practical Guide for the Community CHICAGO, IL -- With the uncertainty faced by tens of thousands of Salvadoran residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States--many still without a response regarding the renewal of their TPS or work perm more PR

Francis Gary Powers Jr. Brings Father's Story to SIUE (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 31 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Francis Gary Powers Jr. Brings Father's Story to SIUE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Military and Veteran Services welcomed Francis Gary Powers Jr. to campus on Thursday, July 17, as part of its Author Talk series. Powers Jr. is the co-founder of The Cold War Museum, located in Vint Hill, Va., and the son of renowned U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. During the eve more PR

Great Lakes Credit Union and East Chicago Fireman's Credit Union Finalize Merger (10)
BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Great Lakes Credit Union issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * Great Lakes Credit Union and East Chicago Fireman's Credit Union Finalize Merger BANNOCKBURN, IL. (July 31, 2025) - Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) and East Chicago Fireman's Credit Union (ECFCU) are excited to announce that their merger was finalized on July 31st after a successful vote by ECFCU members and regulatory approval. Data conversion is scheduled for late August. ECFCU is a  more PR

IFT Honors Outstanding Achievements in the Science of Food at IFT FIRST with Awards, Fellows Recognition (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Honors Outstanding Achievements in the Science of Food at IFT FIRST with Awards, Fellows Recognition * CHICAGO - July 31, 2025 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, honored the recipients of IFT's Achievement Awards and th more PR

In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Preventing Partisan Gerrymandering (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Preventing Partisan Gerrymandering * July 30, 2025 In his and Padilla's spotlight forum on voting rights, Durbin questioned witnesses about tactics used by Republican campaigns and state legislatures to attack Americans' right to vote WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Comm more PR

In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Preventing Partisan Gerrymandering (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Preventing Partisan Gerrymandering In his and Padilla's spotlight forum on voting rights, Durbin questioned witnesses about tactics used by Republican campaigns and state legislatures to attack Americans' right to vote * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking more PR

Indiana University-Bloomington to Repatriate Ancestral Remains, Artifacts to 18 Indian Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University Bloomington campus, is preparing to repatriate the human remains of at least 492 individuals and 12 associated funerary objects to 18 Native American tribes following the completion of an inventory and determination of cultural affiliation. The human remains and objects were primarily collected from various archaeological sites in Pike County, Illinois, including the McKinnan, Swartz Mound and Village, Lawrence Gay Mound Group, Schaffner, Stilwe more PR

Innovative Liquid Biopsy Test Uses RNA to Detect Early-Stage Cancer (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Innovative liquid biopsy test uses RNA to detect early-stage cancer UChicago researchers have developed a new blood test that uses RNA modifications to detect early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy * A new liquid biopsy developed by researchers at the University of Chicago is offering a powerful new window into cancer's earliest stages by flagging subtle shifts in the gut microbiome. U more PR

ISSA Unveils ISSA VEO: A Groundbreaking Initiative to Empower the Hispanic Community in the Cleaning Industry (10)
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- ISSA, a cleaning industry association, issued the following news: * * * ISSA Unveils ISSA VEO: A Groundbreaking Initiative to Empower the Hispanic Community in the Cleaning Industry New ISSA VEO Council and Inaugural ISSA VEO Conference Aim to Accelerate Hispanic Excellence in Business and Leadership * Rosemont, Ill. - July 31, 2025 - ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, proudly unveils ISSA VEO - Vision, Empeno, Oportunidad, a national initiative more PR

John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool (10)
MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool John Deere Operations Center PRO Service offers our most expansive, innovative, and economical self-repair capabilities yet * MOLINE, IL (July 31, 2025) -- Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equ more PR

Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan Effort to Block Chinese Surveillance Tech From U.S. Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan Effort to Block Chinese Surveillance Tech from U.S. Infrastructure Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party  more PR

MMA Signs on to AMA Letter Opposing Federal Legislation Expanding Pharmacist's Scope of Practice (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 1 -- The Minnesota Medical Association issued the following news: * * * MMA Signs on to AMA Letter Opposing Federal Legislation Expanding Pharmacist's Scope of Practice The MMA has signed on to an AMA letter opposing HR 3164, the "Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act," in particular because it would allow "pharmacists to perform services that would normally only be authorized and covered if they were furnished by a physician." The letter  more PR

New TransUnion Analysis Finds 18 Million Auto Loan Borrowers Could Save Substantial Money by Refinancing Their Loans (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * New TransUnion Analysis Finds 18 Million Auto Loan Borrowers Could Save Substantial Money by Refinancing Their Loans * As inflation remains persistent and interest rates stay elevated, many consumers continue to face pressure on their household budgets--prompting a growing search for ways to improve monthly cash flow. New research from TransUnion ( more PR

NielsenIQ Calls on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Improve Population Health Analytics (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- NielsenIQ, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposing the integration of consumer purchase data with health information to improve population health analytics and patient care. The organization, a global leader in consumer product market measurement, suggests that the agency can expand its population health analytics by linking patient consumption patterns of food, beverage, tobacco, alcohol, and ov more ST

NMMA Report Outlines Canada's 2024 Economic Trends, Increase in Operator Cards (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Report Outlines Canada's 2024 Economic Trends, Increase in Operator Cards NMMA has released its 2024 Canadian Economic Factoids report (https://www.nmma.ca/statistics/publications/statistical-abstract-canada) offering a detailed look at national economic indicators from 2011 through 2024, now available as part of the annual Canadian Recreational Boatin more PR

NUHS Alumni Department Welcomed Alumnus Howard Benedikt to Share Expertise on Chronic Pain Management (10)
LOMBARD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Alumni Department Welcomed Alumnus Howard Benedikt to Share Expertise on Chronic Pain Management The NUHS Alumni Department recently invited Howard Benedikt, DC '76, MS, DCBCN, to present natural approaches to managing chronic pain to students. Dr. Benedikt is a respected professional in chiropractic care and nutrition based in Manhattan, N.Y., where he runs his private practice, Howard more PR

On The Senate Floor, Durbin Urges The Release Of Political Prisoners In The UAE, Azerbaijan, Tunisia, & Guatemala (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * On The Senate Floor, Durbin Urges The Release Of Political Prisoners In The UAE, Azerbaijan, Tunisia, & Guatemala * July 31, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) highlighted the plight of political prisoners in four nations and called for their immediate and unconditional release. These political prisoners have been outspoken in thei more PR

President Trump Announces Additional Tariff Actions, including Copper Products and Brazil Imports (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * President Trump Announces Additional Tariff Actions, including Copper Products and Brazil Imports * Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced additional plans to impose new tariff rates on imports from Brazil and semi-finished and derivative copper products. The President also suspended the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments. The executive o more PR

President Trump Signs Landmark VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Landmark VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into Law Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), released the following statements after President Trump signed Rep. Van Orden's bill, H.R. 1815, the VA Home  more PR

Record 116 nominees named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, College Football's Premier Award for Community Service (10)
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Record 116 nominees named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, College Football's Premier Award for Community Service * Atlanta, GA - July 31, 2025 - The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 116 nominees to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivis more PR

Rep. Kelly thanks Rep. Davis on decades of public service (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly thanks Rep. Davis on decades of public service * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07) on his years of public service: "Congressman Danny Davis has been a champion for his constituents and the people of Illinois for nearly 30 years. He's advanced civil rights for all, passed legislation to improve healthcare for B more PR

Robotic Surgery Can Be Used in More Emergency Colorectal Procedures (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Robotic Surgery Can Be Used in More Emergency Colorectal Procedures CHICAGO -- Robotic surgery is a viable, and sometimes advantageous, approach for emergency colorectal surgery - a setting in which it has previously been underused and understudied - according to new research findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Emergency colorectal surgery traditionally em more PR

Schakowsky, Markey, Ruiz, Jayapal Introduce Dr. Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution Outlining 21st Century Global Health Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Markey, Ruiz, Jayapal Introduce Dr. Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution Outlining 21st Century Global Health Strategy * Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Dr. Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution, to honor Dr. F more PR

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $100 Million Increase for Alzheimer's Research (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $100 Million Increase for Alzheimer's Research * That page couldn't be found. We are always updating information on alz.org, so it's possible that the page you're looking for has been changed or moved. Please try using search or visit our homepage. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alz more PR

SIU Alumni Association Awards Over $79,000 to Support Students (10)
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Alumni Association awards over $79,000 to support students CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The SIU Alumni Association will award a total of $79,140 in student support for the 2025-26 academic year, including $45,500 in scholarships and $33,640 in textbook awards to deserving students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This year's awards, as always, are made possible through the gener more PR

SIUE Alumna and Filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee Captures a Tumultuous Part of Local Black History and Exposes It in Documentaries (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Alumna and Filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee Captures a Tumultuous Part of Local Black History and Exposes it in Documentaries Race riots were a form of nationwide terrorism against Black people, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna and filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee, CEO of Think Black Cultural Media Group and Executive Director of Heritage Programs, Inc. Lee more PR

SIUE Awarded $1.6M Grant From Mellon Foundation to Support Public Knowledge Digital Project on African American Literary Studies, Jointly Headed by SIUE's Dr. Howard Rambsy (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 31 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Awarded $1.6M Grant from Mellon Foundation to Support Public Knowledge Digital Project on African American Literary Studies, Jointly Headed by SIUE's Dr. Howard Rambsy Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation through its Public Knowledge program. The award will support the expansion of the Black Lit Networ more PR

STAHLS' Releases 2025 Fanwear Guide (10)
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 31 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * STAHLS' Releases 2025 Fanwear Guide ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 29, 2025) - STAHLS' is announcing the release of the 2025 STAHLS' Fanwear Guide, a comprehensive resource for the latest trends in custom fanwear, decoration techniques and blank apparel styles. The 2025 STAHLS' Fanwear Guide offers high-impact inspiration, highlighting a wide range of blank apparel styles and heat  more PR

Students From Panamericana University Get Crash Course in UChicago Economics (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Students from Panamericana University get crash course in UChicago economics Partnership brings cohort from Mexico City for two-week summer intensive and cultural exchange * Editor's note: This story is part of Dispatches from Abroad, a series highlighting UChicago community members who are researching, studying and working around the world. Every summer, the hallways of the University of Chicago's Eco more PR

Using critical thinking and perspective transformation to break information bubbles (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Using critical thinking and perspective transformation to break information bubbles * CHICAGO -- Higher education is about transformation: research shows that the most well-prepared graduates are those who have experienced changes in how they think about and experience the world around them. Jack Mezirow's transformative learning theory, which frames how adults think  more PR