ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * 211 Call Center Improves Coordination of Early Childhood Services for Children With Developmental Disabilities, Study Finds * Researchers found that young children with developmental disabilities received services earlier when referred to a telephone-based childhood care coordination system, according to a study published in the November 2025 Pediatrics. The randomized  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the development of a uniform definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Citing a need for clarity in understanding and categorizing these foods, the Academy emphasizes that any definition must be based on sound science and reflect real-world application. As the largest association of food more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP- IL Calls on Democrat Representatives to End Government Shutdown, Support a Clean Funding Bill * # Oct 8, 2025 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) is calling on Illinois' Democrat members of Congress to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington's partisan games. Recent more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten on Trump's Call for Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson to be Jailed * CHICAGO --AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after President Donald Trump demanded the incarceration of senior Illinois political leaders following the deployment of the Texas National Guard to the city's streets: "The warning signs have been blinking red for m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AI and information access * How is the emergence of generative AI impacting information users and professionals? Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, " AI and Information Access: Benefits, Challenges and Lessons " examines this vital question by first raising evidence-based questions around user interactions with AI and its efficacy in pro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association and Edward Jones Extend Strategic Alliance Through 2030 * The Alzheimer's Association announced today that Edward Jones is extending its strategic alliance with the Association through 2030, reaffirming the firm's deep commitment to promoting healthier futures for families and communities impacted by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.  Since 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals Critical Flaws in More Blue State Lawfare Against President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered new records showing that multiple states currently suing the Trump Administration may lack evidence to support their allegations in their lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order 14 more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS announces 2025 national awards * One constant at the American Nuclear Society's national meetings is the recognition of exceptional individuals in the nuclear community. ANS President Hash Hashemian has named this season's national award recipients. These awards will be presented next month at the upcoming Winter Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. The recipients of aw more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Applications open for new ALA initiative to advance sustainability in libraries * The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), is launching Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries, a new initiative designed to equip public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Awarded Contract for Eight Additional MH-139A Helicopters * PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2025 -- In a deal worth more than $173 million, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services. "The MH more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Convenes Emergency Meeting of Veterans Advisory Council Amid Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened an emergency meeting of her Veterans Advisory Council to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting services for the brave men and women who served our country. The advisory group highlighted how the shutdown has caused uncer more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Report Reveals Shifting Generational Tides in Consumer Spending Circana LLC today released a new report, The Aging Arc (https://www.circana.com/post/the-aging-arc-insights-into-u-s-generational-shifts), revealing a profound shift in consumer influence across generations. The research highlights how unique life stage more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU denounces President Trump's targeting of Chicago's mayor * # Chicago will continue its proud tradition of protecting city residents and their liberty in the face of troops Call for Johnson's arrest is latest sign Trump is waging war on successful Black political power, using government for personal agenda, unfit for office Chicago, IL.-- In response to Donald Trump calli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pushes for Accountability Over Trump Administration's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployment of National Guard into American Cities * October 07, 2025 Senator called for SASC hearing to investigate this egregious abuse of our military [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today railed against Donald Trump's dangerous, unconstitutional deployment more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * EDF Supports Rate Cuts in Illinois, Calls for Affordable, Climate-Smart Utility Plans * (October 7, 2025) Yesterday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Administrative Law Judges issued a proposed order cutting Northern Illinois Gas Company's (Nicor) requested rate increase by over $100 million. The proposed order disallowed approximately one-third of Nicor's requested $308. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Fraud Costs Businesses Nearly 8% of Their Equivalent Revenues Globally, TransUnion Reports * Fraud is draining business resources at an alarming and unprecedented rate. According to TransUnion's (NYSE: TRU) newly released H2 2025 Update to the Top Fraud Trends Report, companies worldwide lost 7.7% of their annual revenue on average due to f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton releases part three of its Digital Transformation survey The third installment shares respondents' approach to technology and the role it plays with compliance and resilience * 57% of executives chose cybersecurity and risk management as a top technology objective * 60% noted GRC (governance, risk and compliance) tools and processes more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holds Illinois Roundtable at University of Illinois Chicago * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted an Illinois Roundtable, October 1, 2025, at the University of Illinois Chicago. The Roundtable brought together university and college presidents and Illinois state legislators and leaders in a strategic discussion to sha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - The six United States Senators representing states that Donald Trump has sought to force National Guard deployments to, against state and local officials' objections, without any coordination and in the absence of adequate justifi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States * October 07, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - The six United States Senators representing states that Donald Trump has sought to force National Guard deployments to, against state and local officials' objections, without any coordination and in the abs more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Largest-ever South Side Science Festival puts UChicago STEM in kids' hands Annual event draws 700 UChicago scientists, 200 volunteers to share science demonstrations on campus * Yewande Oluwole, 5, and her sister Jadesola, 3, love astronomy and can name every planet--even the dwarf planets. But peering through a refracting telescope at a tree branch on the University of Chicago Crerar Quad was the first  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump's Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) -- the six Senators representing states that Donald Trump has sought to force unlawf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Asset Management Adds Long/Short Equity Expertise Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, has appointed Slava Malkin as senior portfolio manager to develop and manage Northern Trust Asset Management's long/short offerings. As a pioneer in tax-adv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition of Landmark Gift Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital honors former resident * Lake Forest, IL -- October 8, 2025 -- Northwestern Medicine announced today that the Lake Forest Hospital will be named in honor of Catherine Gratz Griffin, a former Lake Forest resident, following a generous more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- The National Safety Council issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * NSC Statement on Confirmation of David Keeling to Lead OSHA Keeling is a proven safety leader who will help continue the agency's legacy of protecting worker health and wellbeing. * Today, the National Safety Council issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate confirmation of David Keeling as Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * Own Every AI Moment at G2 Reach 2025 * Nearly 9 out of 10 B2B software buyers reported that AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude, have altered the way they conduct research. As AI disrupts the entire B2B buying journey, it's crucial that brands adapt to show up where their buyers are. Brands that win aren't just visible -- they own their story with credibility, proof, and presen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity's quiet roll-up of surgery centers * New PESP research brief warns Wall Street consolidation may drive up costs and raise antitrust concerns The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today released a new research brief, Private Equity in Ambulatory Surgical Centers, authored by researcher Michael Fenne. The report details how private equity firms hav more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on National Guard Deployment to Chicago * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to support ICE enforcement activities: "The people of Chicago are already reeling from escalatory ICE raids. Trump is now ratcheting up tensions when we should all be lowering the temperat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel. "Two years ago today, Hamas abducted 251 innocent Israelis, and their brutal attack claimed 1,200 lives. Today, Hamas still holds 48 hostages in Gaza. For the people of Israel and for the global Jew more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Krishnamoorthi and Garcia Press Intelligence Community for Records on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, and Congressman Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter yesterday to Director of National Intellige more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Krishnamoorthi and Garcia Press Intelligence Community for Records on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, and Congressman Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter today to Director of National Intelligence  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Understanding the climate cost of cleaning our water * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * U.S. wastewater treatment plants emit the equivalent of 47 million metric tons of CO2 each year * Methane and nitrous oxide emissions exceed previous estimates by 41% * Emissions can be slashed by tackling methane leaks, capturing nitrogen EVANSTON, Ill. --- Each year, U.S. wastewater treatment pl more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Webb Telescope unveils doomed star hidden in dust * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * * According to theory, massive red supergiant stars should cause most supernovae, yet they are rarely observed * * New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations indicate these supernovae likely can occur but are hidden in dust * * Star's dust was unusually carbon-rich, suggesting atypical chemical more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Political Science Student Earns Prestigious Certification Western Illinois University Political Science graduate student Md Asif Khan recently earned the prestigious Project Business Professional (PBP) certification from the Project Business Foundation. Khan is one of the first in the world to earn this recognition, as it was introduced in July. "When I first saw the words 'Congratulations, you  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Tang Publishes Book Detailing Freedom of Information in China Western Illinois University Professor Yong Tang has published a new book, "Freedom of Information Law in China: From Imperial Court Dairies to Open Government Information Regulations." Tang examines China's first national freedom of information (FOI) law - Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Open Government Information. Th more PR