WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Building On Her Discussions in South Korea, Duckworth Meets with Hanwha Ocean Leadership to Strengthen Auxiliary Shipbuilding Partnerships * September 22, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations (SFRC) Committees--had a productive meeting with Insub Jung, President of Hanwha Ocean more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * California Wraps Up 2025 Session Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species and Other Boating Priorities * The California State Legislature passed several key bills ahead of its session ending on September 13 - including measures helping to address the spread of Golden Mussels ( AB149 ) and allow for the sale of E15 on the California marketplace ( AB30 ). The  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Chicago Quantum Exchange-led team selected as finalist of NSF Engines competition Quantum Connected coalition aims to secure nation's information from cyberattacks * A Chicago Quantum Exchange-led coalition focused on leveraging cutting-edge quantum technology to protect the nation's most sensitive information from cyberattacks has advanced to the final stage of the National Science F more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Puts California, New York, and Illinois on Notice for Failure to Honor Criminal Illegal Alien Detainers The Department of Homeland Security sent letters to three major sanctuary states demanding they comply with Federal immigration law by honoring ICE detainers *  Today the Department of Homeland Security, via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), followed up on instructi more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Advancing AI in STEM education for workforce readiness Argonne convenes 180+ local and regional educators and administrators to accelerate AI in STEM learning * The future workforce needs more than skills; it needs AI fluency. At Argonne's STEM Education Summit, education leaders discussed bringing this transformation into STEM classrooms and preparing students more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Votes to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing, Calls Out GOP for Blocking Effort and Pushing Nation to Brink of Shutdown * September 22, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against Republicans' extreme partisan bill that does nothing to prevent the healthcare cost and coverage crises they single-hand more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Blumenthal & Merkley To Urge FDA To Finalize Bipartisan Rule Capping Nicotine Levels For Cigarettes * September 22, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to send a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary and Center for Tobacco Products Acting Dir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins In Introduction Of Bipartisan Bill Protecting Documented Dreamers * September 22, 2025 The America's CHILDREN Act protect 250,000+ documented Dreamers from deportation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins In Introduction Of Bipartisan Bill Protecting Documented Dreamers The America's CHILDREN Act protect 250,000+ documented Dreamers from deportation * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump Gold Card Grift SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement of $1 million "gold card" visas: "President Trump can't help trying to act like a king. From new ballrooms and gild more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Cleaver Introduce The Spur Housing Act To Increase Housing Supply And Economic Development * September 22, 2025 The SPUR Housing Act would expand opportunities for emerging real estate developers and lower the cost of housing WASHINGTON--U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Su more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Celebrates Grand Opening of New Financial Center Designed to Deliver Innovative Solutions to Support Financial Wellness * Champaign, IL (September 22, 2025) First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest financial center, located at 608 E. University Ave., Suite 101, Champaign, IL. An open house will be held on Wednesday, October 1, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors closes deal with diligence and value-creation provider Stax Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) has closed its transaction to acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and exit-planning services for private equity (PE) firms, as well as their portfolio more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 23 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Professor Secures APS Grant The American Physical Society (APS), in partnership with the Simons Foundation, awarded Dr. Matthew Smylie, associate professor of physics and astronomy, an $8,400 travel grant to fund his professional development and the scholarly activities of his undergraduate research assistant, Nia Holloman '26. The award facilitated Dr. Smylie's attendance at the American Physical So more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Xi'an Chanba Celebrates Opening The 310 room hotel offers guests seamless access to the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center and Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park *  CHICAGO (September 21, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Xi'an Chanba, an urban oasis nestled in the heart more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) has expressed strong opposition to proposed rule changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program in a public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education. According to ICOY, these amendments could jeopardize the stability of the PSLF program, which plays a vital role in helping nonprofit organizations recruit and retain qualified staff. ICOY represents nearly 100 providers advocating for community-based  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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. 22, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Release of Chicagoan Dawn Hunt and Other Americans Unjustly Detained in China Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, intr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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 Responds to Latest Reporting on a Potential TikTok Deal Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following statement regarding the latest reports of a potential deal o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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, Moolenaar Seek Information from PayPal on Compliance with U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Chinese Payment System Integration Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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. 22, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Moolenaar Urge Treasury to Limit Money Laundering through Hong Kong Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi: After Gutting Anti-Hunger Programs, Trump Now Cancels Report Tracking Hungry Americans * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today condemned the Trump Administration for scrapping the USDA's Household Food Security Report (link is external), a vital tool for tracking hunger in America. In July's "Large Lousy Law" budget, Republicans cut more than $186 bil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 * CHICAGO - Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 - 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by youth honorary chair Iris Mogul. "Books are an essential foundat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott recognized among Top 30 Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe by Financial Times * International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named one of the Top 30 Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe as part of the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025. Additionally, McDermott was recognized for its forward-thinking contributions in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Meet the Criminal Illegal Aliens Violent Rioters and Sanctuary Politicians Want Released from ICE Custody * ICE law enforcement faces a more than 1000% increase in assaults as they arrest the worst of the worst across Illinois WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released information on the criminals who were held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin President Dean Pribbenow shares his thoughts on leadership and his vision for Millikin on The Table Podcast The video podcast, hosted by Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough, interviews local business and community leaders from around Central Illinois. By Matthew Flaten Millikin University President Dean Pribbenow recently took part in an episode of The Table Podcast, hosted by Brad Wike and Chris Hembroug more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Hispanic/Latino Participation Hits Record in 2025 * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (September 22, 2025) - As Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NCAA celebrates the impact and growing presence of Hispanic/Latino student-athletes. Their influence can be seen across all three divisions and in nearly every sport, with their overall partici more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * NSC Study Finds Major Perception Gap Between Workers and Safety Leaders MSD Solutions Lab research underscores importance of frontline worker engagement in workplace safety programs. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nearly 30% of workers who experience pain at work don't report it, and safety leaders consistently rate their workplace culture more positively than frontline employees do, according to new r more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * OrthoLite Opens New Foaming Plant in India * AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (September 22, 2025) - OrthoLite announced the official opening of the OrthoLite Foaming Plant in India. OrthoLite said this key milestone marks a significant step forward in its strategy to localize the entire product creation process from end to end while strengthening its service and producti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA Leadership Academy participants announced for Fall 2025 * CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) Leadership Development Committee has selected 27 exceptional librarians to participate in the Fall 2025 PLA Leadership Academy, which will be held Nov. 3-7 in Chicago, Ill. The PLA Leadership Academy's participants will take part in interactive workshops that more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recreational Marine Industry Takes Center Stage at Congressional Boating Caucus Event * On Thursday, September 18, 2025, members of Congress, staff, and policy leaders gathered at the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive briefing hosted by the Congressional Boating Caucus, which offered a deep dive into the impact and priorities of the recreational marine indust more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Stability in Tire Demand May Be Challenged by Consumer Cost-Cutting Behaviors, Reports Circana U.S. demand for passenger car and light truck (PCLT) tires remains stable, but trade-down and deferral behavior are contributing factors to pockets of softness in the industry. Retail unit sales of PCLT tires increased 0.4% in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The Seattle Public Library's Nourishing Minds toolkit equips libraries to address youth mental health with free and innovative programs and resources * Since its inception in 2022, Nourishing Minds has evolved from a pioneering project into a comprehensive framework transforming how libraries support youth mental health. Initiated by The Seattle Public Library (SPL), more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Tylenol and autism claims: 'Cherry-picking facts without good science does more harm' * CHICAGO --- Developmental pediatric experts at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago are available to speak to reporters who are covering the Trump administration's assertion that there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, saying the claim  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Input for Mississippi & Illinois River Habitat Restoration * ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in collaboration with state and federal partners, announces the launch of the Mississippi & Illinois River Experience Tool, a new initiative to gather public input to inform future restoration efforts under  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon, Bears Partner for $2 Million Medical Debt Relief for Illinois Veterans * CHICAGO, IL \- Verizon Great Lakes and the Chicago Bears today announced a partnership to provide $2 million in medical debt relief specifically for Illinois veterans, as part of Verizon's groundbreaking $22 million commitment to eliminate crushing medical  more PR