CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AI guidance for school librarians * CHICAGO -- The sudden appearance of AI in educational settings is exciting and transformative--and also disorienting. But this shift presents new opportunities to enhance school library services, support teaching and learning, and streamline school librarians' own professional workflows. In " Leveraging AI in School Libraries: From more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS and the U.K.'s NI announce reciprocal membership agreement * With President Trump on a state visit to the U.K., in part to sign a landmark new agreement on U.S.-U.K. nuclear collaboration, a flurry of transatlantic partnerships and deals bridging the countries' nuclear sectors have been announced. The American Nuclear Society is taking an active role in this bridge-bui more PR

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Belleville man admits to starting a fire at a Lebanon gas station EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A Belleville man appeared in federal court to admit to an arson charge for setting a fire in a Lebanon gas station bathroom. Carlos A. Rodriguez, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of arson of real property used in interstate commerce. His sentencing hearing  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Boating Technology Day Highlights Pathways for Innovation and Sustainability at HISWA in Water Boat Show * At this year's HISWA te Water Boat Show in the Netherlands, ICOMIA's Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) hosted its second Boating Technology Day, drawing a global audience of marine industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The event offered valuab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Statement on Republican Budget Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after joining her Democratic colleagues in voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution. "From the start, Democrats have been clear about what we're fighting for on behalf of the American people. If Republicans wanted Democrats to join  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on Government Funding * Washington, D.C. (September 19th, 2025) - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding government funding for FY2026: "I'm eager to support a government funding bill that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people. First and foremost, that means we must extend benefits available under the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * CMS puts patients first by extending enrollments for Medicare Plan Finder * CHICAGO -- The American Medical Association (AMA) commends the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) and Administrator Oz for the recent decision to extend enrollment flexibility for Medicare beneficiaries who selected health plans based on incorrect information in the Medicare Plan  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with Reps. Deborah Ross (D-NC), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced their bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act, legislation that will protect ch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Taps into Football Fandom with High-Profile Boatgating Experience to Inspire Future Boaters * Last week, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, hosted a one-of-a-kind "boatgating" experience on Lake Michigan to kick off a special Monday Night Football season opener in Chicago. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1985 game champio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Hirono, Armed Services Committee Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Reassignment of Military Lawyers to Immigration Courts * September 18, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)--joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and 10 of their SASC colleagues in demanding answers from the Department more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Clark Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students * September 18, 2025 [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) today reintroduced legislation to help increase access to on-campus child care for the more than 3 million parenting students currently enrolled in postseconda more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Concussion Safety In School Sports * September 19, 2025 The Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act is endorsed by major professional and college sports organizations WASHINGTON--In observation of National Concussion Awareness Day, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Voting Against Republicans' CR Proposal That Fails To Address Rising Health Care Costs For Americans * September 19, 2025 Durbin then voted in support of Democrats' CR proposal that would reverse Republicans' $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid; extend ACA tax credits; and restore funding for medical research, public broadcasting, and foreign aid WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Cramer, Schneider, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses * September 19, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02), today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legisl more PR

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Former Bank of O'Fallon executive sentenced to prison for swindling $2 million in check kiting fraud scheme A district judge sentenced the former second-in-command of the Bank of O'Fallon to 63 months' imprisonment after he admitted to federal charges for engaging in a fraud scheme to obtain more than $2 million. Andrew P. Blassie, 70, of St.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "Today, I voted against the Republican funding bill. For months, Democrats have been ready to work across the aisle to craft a bipartisan funding bill that strengthens the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people. Instead, Republicans have d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning Political Violence * Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: "Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk's life--just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. "Charlie K more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT's Global Food Traceability Center Launches New Tool to Accelerate Global Scalable Traceability * CHICAGO - September 19, 2025 - IFT's Global Food Traceability Center, an internationally recognized leader in advancing end-to-end food traceability, has launched an open source tool to strengthen interoperability across the food value chain. The Traceability D more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Intervenor Reform is Key to Restoring Insurance Stability and Protecting Consumers * SACRAMENTO, CA - The following statement from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is in response to new regulations announced today by the California Department of Insurance to enhance transparency and accountability in the rate review pro more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Janet Coscino Named to Chicago Lawyer's 2025 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch * Chicago Lawyer has recognized private equity partner Janet Coscino in its 2025 edition of the "40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch." This annual list honors attorneys under the age of 40 in Illinois who excel in client service, demonstrate leadership, and make significant contr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Recognized at 2025 Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards * At the inaugural Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards, Kirkland was named "Restructuring & Insolvency Firm of the Year." Additionally, partner Nicola Dagg was honored as "IP Litigator of the Year." The Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards shines a spotlight on Europe's leading litigators and firms, hono more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Devora Allon, Kevin Neylan, Kevin Jonke, Jay Lefkowitz, Cole Carter, John Christian, Kasdin Mitchell, Yi Yuan, Hannah Putnam and Yaffa Meeran were recognized as runners-up for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for Gilead Sciences. "... First up this week is a Kirkland &  more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Man Sentenced to More than Six and a Half Years in Prison for ATM Card-Skimming Fraud CHICAGO -- A man has been sentenced to more than six and a half years in federal prison for installing card-skimming devices on ATMs in Chicago and New Jersey to steal debit card numbers and PINs from unsuspecting victims. FLORIN NICOLAE TARTA and two others installe more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The National Safety Council issued the following statement on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * NSC Statement on Confirmation of NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison NSC looks forward to continuing to partner with USDOT to end all roadway fatalities by 2050. * Today, the National Safety Council issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Jonathan Morrison as administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at the U.S. Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Issues Call to End Political Violence and Opposes Resolution Honoring Kirk's Legacy * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement on his vote against H.Res. 719: "Political violence has no place in our nation. I have said this before, and I will continue to say it until this scourge has been eliminated from our politics. "If Republicans proposed a resolutio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, McGovern Call for Justice for Assassinated Honduran Human Rights and Environmental Defender * Washington, DC-- On September 15, in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Honduran activist Juan Lopez, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-2) introduced a resolution (link is external) honoring his legacy and calling for justice a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Responds to Trump-Xi Call and Potential TikTok Divestiture Deal Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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: * * * Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Must Uphold TikTok Divestiture Law to Protect National Security Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Republican Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR): "Today, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a temporary government funding bill that does nothing to make health care more affordable and accessible. They passed on an  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Federal Agents Gassing Protestors * # Days After Mayor Signs Right to Protest Order in Chicago, Federal Agents Tackle, Gas, and Arrest Protestors in its Suburb "Trump's alphabet boys make us less safe. Send meals and Medicaid, not troops," says CTU's President Stacy Davis Gates Chicago, IL-- In recent days, the President of the United States has threatened to  more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Suburban Chicago Man Indicted on Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges CHICAGO -- A suburban Chicago man has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges for allegedly submitting more than $17.3 million in fraudulent claims to a private insurer. SHAWN BASHIR created fictitious entities called Success for Kids and Growing Kids Therapy, which purportedl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * SUCCESS National Convening Unites Over 450 Campus Leaders, Administrators, Faculty, Students, Advocates, and Policy Experts in Support of Undocumented Students Governor Pritzker and Senator Durbin Join Call To Expand Opportunity and Access for All Students * Chicago, Illinois - In a city long recognized for its immigrant heritage, the third annual S more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas insured losses continue to rise, highlighting need for building more resilient properties and reforming lawsuit abuse * Insurance direct losses continue to go up in Texas, highlighting the need for more robust efforts to strengthen properties against extreme weather and to restrain the abuse of the legal system by trial lawyers, according to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Kicks Off Formal Review of US-Mexico-Canada Agreement * The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has commenced its formal public comment period to help shape the Trump Administration's review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - which is set for review and renewal in 2026. Congress required USTR to begin  more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Settlement with Chicago Pharmacy for Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act CHICAGO - The U.S. Attorney's Office today announced a civil settlement with a Chicago pharmacy to resolve alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act. The alleged violations by Allcare Discount Pharmacy in Chicago's Logan  more PR