NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Cancer Data Summit Advances Patient Care at CAP25 Cancer research generates a large volume of data, yet much of this information is siloed and inaccessible across care settings. At the third annual Future of Cancer Data Summit: Advancing Innovation, Enhancing Patient Care, experts in pathology, oncology, surgery and data science convened to shape how cancer data will drive advances  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Introduces Legislation to Tax the Rich The landmark legislation ends the benefit given to capital income over labor income and eliminates a key driver of inequality *  Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and members of the Patriotic Millionaires announced the introduction of the Equal Tax Act, a landmark piece of legislation that makes the tax code more equitable more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Responds to ICE Shooting in Franklin Park * Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following response to the fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Franklin Park today:  The fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Franklin Park today represents exactly the kind of dangerous escalation we warned against when Trump called for the fed more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia, Espaillat, Wilson, lead Colleagues in Urging the Department of Education and DOJ to Protect English Learners * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joined by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) led 77 colleagues on a letter demanding the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to protect English Learners. The agencies  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Gravitational-wave detection verifies Stephen Hawking's theorem * * * Northwestern scientists have made key contributions to every major gravitational-wave milestone * * After a decade of upgrades, the observatory received its clearest gravitational-wave signal to date * * Signal verifies Hawking's black-hole area theorem, stating the total surface areas of black holes cannot decrease EV more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is conducting a competitive, sealed bid sale of eight healthcare mortgage loans. The loans are secured by properties that include skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Missouri. The sale, known as HLS 2026-1, involves first-lien mortgage notes sold without Federal Housing Administration insurance. The sale is structured as a competitive auction, which allo more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin University offers two hybrid MBA paths for career success The Evening MBA (17-month) and Accelerated (12-month) programs are accepting applications now. * Millikin University is currently accepting applications for its two innovative hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs: the Evening MBA Program, starting in January (application deadline: December 1), and the Accelerated MBA Progra more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Millikin University issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * Millikin welcomes filmmaker and civil rights activist Samantha Ramirez-Herrera to campus on Sept. 24 for the T.W. Samuels Lecture Ramirez-Herrera's presentation will be a part of Millikin's Hispanic Heritage Month events. * Millikin University is honored to welcome Samantha Ramirez-Herrera, a noted filmmaker and civil rights activist, to campus for the T.W. Samuels Lecture on Wednesday, Sep more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NHMTA Continues Long Tradition of Educating Lawmakers with On-Water Legislative Day * The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association (NHMTA), in partnership with NMMA, hosted its Legislative Education Day on September 8, 2025, at Lake Winnipesaukee. This continues a tradition of offering annual educational days to the House and Senate Committees. The event f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia, Rep. Ramirez and State Rep. Hernandez Statement on Death of Immigrant in Franklin Park * CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and State Representative Norma Hernandez (77th District) issued the following statement regarding an ICE operation in Franklin Park, Illinois: "We have been in contact with Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pede more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schneider, Duckworth, Durbin Press Trump Administration for Answers, Written Confirmation on Use of Naval Station Great Lakes * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) today are expressing their opposition to the Administration's use of Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) for support to federal law enfor more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Fall 2025 Enrollment Western Illinois University (WIU) is announcing a total Fall 2025 enrollment of 5,337. The number includes nearly 1,300 new freshmen, transfers and graduate students enrolling at WIU for the first time. "We are excited to welcome our new students to Western Illinois University, whether they are in Macomb, Moline or online," WIU President Kristi Mindrup said. "Western is a g more PR