WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 3 ICE officers are heroes after rescuing a motorist from a burning car in Illinois * CHICAGO - Three members of the ICE Denver Special Response Team assigned to Chicago this week witnessed a traffic accident while and immediately stopped to render aid Sept. 25. The team was traveling to the Broadview Detention Center in Broadview, Illinois around 3 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Administration Announces New Tariffs on Trucks, Furniture and Pharmaceuticals * President Trump announced via social media this week that new tariffs will take effect October 1 on a range of imported goods, including heavy trucks, furniture, and pharmaceutical products. While NMMA is still awaiting the official announcements, according to the social med more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 27 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Enhances Customer Reliability with New Smart Devices COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization of the electric grid in Vermilion County with the installation of cutting-edge 69kV Viper-HV reclosers, also known as a smart switches. The new smart switches (69kV Viper-HV reclosers) detect problems on the electric  more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Augustana College issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Planetarium and geology museum to host Nov. 1 open house Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum will be open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, for the annual Fall Open House. The planetarium and geology museum, located at 820 38th Street, Rock Island, will be open from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with indoor and outdoor programs in the planetarium, observat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Durbin Demand FDA Division of Food Processing Science and Technology Remain in Illinois * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) led members of the Illinois delegation in a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary expressing concern about the proposed removal and relocation of FDA Division of Food Processin more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Illinois, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs  more PR

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Chicago Man Convicted of Running Fentanyl Distribution Operation in Northern Panhandle WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A Chicago, Illinois man was convicted of multiple drug charges for leading a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago, Illinois, to Weirton, West Virginia. Gerald Henry, also known  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Announces $175,000 in Scholarships Available for College and Trades Students * ComEd today announced it is now accepting applications for $175,000 worth of college and trades scholarships made available through its Future of Energy scholarship program. Now through November 16, 2025, students who are pursuing a future career in energy, either through more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Illinois Delegation Colleagues in Requesting a Meeting with ICE Field Office Director Russell Hott * SCHAUMBURG - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth as well as every Democratic member of the Illinois congressional delegation in requesting a meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating's PSA Campaign Builds Momentum and Public Interest * Launched in early summer and still going strong, Discover Boating's year-round public service announcement (PSA) campaign in collaboration with Progressive Insurance (r) continues capturing attention and building trust among the next generation of boaters. By highlighting the fun, acces more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Discusses Critical Bee Research At University Of Illinois * September 25, 2025 URBANA -- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today held a roundtable discussion at the University of Illinois with scientists, administrators, and beekeepers regarding their bee genomics research--which is sequencing the genomes of more than 4,000  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Indictment Of Former FBI Director James Comey * September 26, 2025 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Trump-Bondi Department of Justice indictment of former FBI Director James Comey: " The Department of Justice has become a political tool of a vengeful Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Indictment Of Former FBI Director James Comey CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Trump-Bondi Department of Justice indictment of former FBI Director James Comey: "The Department of Justice has become a political  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Take Aim At Labor Exploitation In Tech, Finance, Retail Sectors In letters to ten major corporations who are the biggest users of the H-1B visa program, the Senators cite mass layoffs of American employees even while the corporations file thousands of H-1B visa petitions for foreign workers, often at depressed wages and subjec more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Federal Indictment Charges Chicago Police Officer with Conspiring to "Straw Purchase" Firearms on Behalf of Acquaintance CHICAGO -- A Chicago Police officer has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly conspiring to "straw purchase" firearms on behalf of an acquaintance who transported the guns to Mexico. In the fall of more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Federal Indictment Charges Man with Forging Signatures of United States District Court Judges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a man for allegedly forging the signatures of two United States District Court judges in court filings. WALTER BRZOWSKI, 67, of Chicago, is charged with eleven counts of forgery in an i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following Comey Indictment, Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Answers On The Politicization Of DOJ As President Trump Pursues Criminal Charges Against His Political Enemies * September 26, 2025 "Our justice system operates on the principle that the President cannot demand the prosecution of an individual to settle personal scores, let alone when there is no credible evidence that a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Following Comey Indictment, Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Answers On The Politicization Of DOJ As President Trump Pursues Criminal Charges Against His Political Enemies "Our justice system operates on the principle that the President cannot demand the prosecution of an individual to settle personal scores, let alo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton CFO survey: Optimism rises amid emerging challenges * 51% of CFOs surveyed are optimistic about the U.S. economy * 54% are confident their tax functions understand the benefits of One Big Beautiful Bill Act * 45% said workforce reductions might be imminent * 64% said tariffs have a negative effect on their business * A new surv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Sandra Goldstein, Haley Stern, Mike Rusie, Emily Nowlan, David Graf and Isabel Sistachs received a shout-out for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for Zendesk and its directors and officers. "... Shout-out to a team at Kirkland & Ellis that secured a win at the Delaware  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Medicaid billed for 52% of U.S. hospital costs from gun injuries * * Medicaid reimbursement often falls short of treatment costs, leaving trauma centers on the front lines of the gun violence epidemic to absorb losses * Study authors concerned Medicaid funding cuts could further strain trauma centers * Costs stayed flat through 2019, then rose 33% from 2019 to 2021, coinciding with a rise  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Monica Kindt Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for Indiana and Central and Southern Districts of Illinois * Monica Kindt has been appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Indiana and the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (Region 10). Kindt replaces Nancy J. Gargula, who is retiring after 23 years of distinguished service to the U.S. Trustee Program (USTP).  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Northern Trust Corporation to Webcast Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Northern Trust Corporation announced today that it will webcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The webcast, the earnings press release, and related presentation materials will be accessible on Northern Trust's websi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partners Sean Wheeler and Debbie Yee Named "Dealmakers of the Year" by Texas Lawyer * Texas Lawyer recognized Kirkland partners Sean Wheeler and Debbie Yee as "Dealmakers of the Year" at the 2025 Texas Legal Awards, which honor those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry and the state of Texas. Sean and Debbie have worked together for more more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Peoria Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Matthew T. Miller, 40, was sentenced on September 24, 2025, to 200 months imprisonment, to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release, for possessing with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. At the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Durbin, Members of the Illinois Delegation Request Meeting with ICE Field Office Director Russell Hott * Washington, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Security Committee, Illinois Senator Richard "Dick" Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and all Democratic members of the Illinois Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller's Legislation Would Reinstate Safety Regulations on Dangerous Abortion Pill * Congresswoman Mary Miller's (IL-15) Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act comes following Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of a new review of abortion pills such as mifepristone. This legislation aims to reinstate in-person medical requirements fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Guarantee Home-Use Medical Devices are Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Americans * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 to require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create and enforce nonvisual accessibility standards fo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Origins of the 'Ostrich Effect' In recent study, UChicago researchers pinpoint the age we start avoiding information--even when it's helpful By Tori Lee In a world of information overload, it can feel soothing to stick your head in the sand. Don't want to hear what the doctor might say? It's easy not to make a follow-up appointment. Did a favorite political candidate say something you disagr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Peggy Mason challenges Class of 2029 to take 'intellectual risks' In Aims of Education address, neurobiologist says UChicago students should 'persevere on a path of discovery' * Standing before the Class of 2029 in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Prof. Peggy Mason urged students from the College to embrace what most people try to avoid: discomfort. "I want you to learn to be uncomfortable, to take intell more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * What To Do While You Watch the Forecast on Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane Imelda * Charleston, S.C. - Residents along the east coast from Florida to the Carolinas should closely monitor the forecast of a potential tropical storm or hurricane, which would be named Imelda. Some models have the system making landfall in the Carolinas, but its  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Board of Trustees Action The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees met Sept. 26 at the WIU-Macomb campus for the regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. At the meeting, the Board approved the University's funding recommendation for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY '27), as well as capital spending requests and priorities. The budget recommendations are a request of the Illinois General Assembly w more PR