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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2025-10-11 ( 38 items )  
700 New HTS Codes Could Be Subject to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * 700 New HTS Codes Could Be Subject to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs * T he U.S. Department of Commerce this week posted the list of Section 232 steel and aluminum inclusion requests submitted by domestic producers. The requestors are asking the Department to subject approximately 700 HTS Codes - including marine products - as derivative articles o more PR

A book of ready-to-use tabletop roleplaying games (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A book of ready-to-use tabletop roleplaying games * CHICAGO -- From Lucas Maxwell, best-selling author of " Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library," comes an all-new book of engaging TTRPG programs. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, " Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adven more PR

Applications Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Applications Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries * Applications for the 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation. First awarded in 2014, these grants recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic li more PR

As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military Into American Cities, Padilla, Schiff, Illinois, Oregon Senators Oppose NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military Into American Cities, Padilla, Schiff, Illinois, Oregon Senators Oppose NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amid President Trump's escalating deployments of troops to American cities, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) -- the six U.S. Senato more PR

As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military Into American Cities, Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Oppose NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military Into American Cities, Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Oppose NDAA * Washington, D.C. -- Amid President Trump's escalating deployments of troops to American cities, 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 U.S. Senator more PR

As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Amid Donald Trump's escalating deployments of troops to American cities, the six U.S. Senators representing states that Donald Trump is targeting with troop deployments over state and local officials' strong objections--U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL),  more PR

As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA * October 09, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Amid Donald Trump's escalating deployments of troops to American cities, the six U.S. Senators representing states that Donald Trump is targeting with troop deployments over state and local officials' strong objections--U.S. Senators  more PR

As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Unconstitutionally Deploys Military into American Cities, Senators from Illinois, Oregon & California Oppose NDAA * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Amid Donald Trump's escalating deployments of troops to American cities, the six U.S. Senators representing states that Donald Trump is targeting with troop deployments over state and local officials' strong objections--U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Je more PR

Casten Statement on Peace Deal in Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on Peace Deal in Gaza * Washington, D.C. (October 10th, 2025) -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement: "I welcome the announcement of a peace deal in Gaza. An immediate ceasefire and end to the war, the safe return of all hostages, and a surge of humanitarian aid are critical first steps to relieve the immense suffering throughout this war. My heart is wit more PR

Chairman Bost: 'It's Not a Game. This Shutdown Affects Real People - Veterans and Servicemembers - Lives.' (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Bost: "It's not a game. This shutdown affects real people - veterans and servicemembers - lives." Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), to more PR

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands USDA Reinstate Household Food Security Report Amid Rising Hunger and SNAP Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands USDA Reinstate Household Food Security Report Amid Rising Hunger and SNAP Cuts * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today called on Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's decision to cancel the annual Household Food Security Report, a critical tool for tracking hunger in the United State more PR

Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Illinois Delegation Demand Investigations into ICE Raids and Fatal Shootings in Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Illinois Delegation Demand Investigations into ICE Raids and Fatal Shootings in Illinois * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and other members of the Illinois congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Inspectors General of the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS), calling f more PR

Dual Dial BOA Fit System for Alpine Ski Boots (10)
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Dual Dial BOA Fit System for Alpine Ski Boots * DENVER, COLORADO (October 9, 2025) - This winter, just two seasons after the successful launch of the alpine ski Single Dial BOA Fit System lower-shell ski boot solution, BOA has launched its alpine ski Dual Dial BOA Fit System, featuring fit systems on both the boot cuff and shell. The fit system delivers multi-zone more PR

Durbin Joins Senator Duckworth On The Floor To Denounce Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senator Duckworth On The Floor To Denounce Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Illinois * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor along with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to denounce the Trump Administration's deployment of Texas and Illinois National Guard troops to Illinois. more PR

Durbin Meets With Illinois Air Traffic Controllers As They Continue To Work Without Pay During Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Air Traffic Controllers As They Continue To Work Without Pay During Shutdown * October 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met virtually with Toby Hauck, the President of Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and Illinois members from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) as they work to keep the aviati more PR

Durbin Statement On Indictment Of New York Attorney General Letitia James (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Indictment Of New York Attorney General Letitia James * October 09, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James in federal court: "President Trump has successfully turned the Department of Justice into a shi more PR

Durbin Statement On Judge Perry Granting Temporary Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Troops To Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Judge Perry Granting Temporary Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Troops To Illinois * October 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge April Perry issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump's national gu more PR

G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in AI Agents for Business Operations Software (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in AI Agents for Business Operations Software * Today, we're back with our latest installment of 'Market Movers' to reveal which products are making moves in AI Agents for Business Operations software. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data more PR

Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement on Beijing's Escalation of Rare Earth Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- 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 Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement on Beijing's Escalation of Rare Earth Restrictions Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issu more PR

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Kim Bueno, Chris Cowan, Amy Pepke and Tara Blake were recognized as runners-up for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for Johnson & Johnson. "... In South Carolina, a Kirkland & Ellis trial team led by Kim Bueno and Chris Cowan won a defense verdict for J&J in a talc case  more PR

Louisville Slugger Torpedo Bat Makes TIME's Best Inventions of 2025 (10)
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Louisville Slugger Torpedo Bat Makes TIME's Best Inventions of 2025 * CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2025) - TIME revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. The Louisville Slugger TPD1(tm) Torpedo bat made the list under the Sports & Fitness Category. To compile this year's list, TIME solicited more PR

Mayor Rilling and Senator Duff Join NMMA for 50th Anniversary of Norwalk Boat Show (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Mayor Rilling and Senator Duff Join NMMA for 50th Anniversary of Norwalk Boat Show * On September 19, NMMA welcomed Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff to the 50th anniversary of the Norwalk Boat Show, held at Norwalk Cove Marina. Mayor Rilling, a longtime supporter of the city's maritime economy, toured the show d more PR

Meet the Newest Members to NMMA--September 2025 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Meet the Newest Members to NMMA--September 2025 * NMMA proudly welcomed 4 new members in September. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recrea more PR

Millikin-Decatur Executive Association Announces Next Event on Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity With Featured Speaker Dr. Preeti Chalsani (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Millikin University issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Millikin-Decatur Executive Association announces next event on Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity with featured speaker Dr. Preeti Chalsani MDEA hosted a panel on Talent Acquisition & Development in September. * The Millikin-Decatur Executive Association (MDEA), in partnership with Millikin University's Center for Entrepreneurship, hosted its Fall Panel Event on September 30, 2025, bringing  more PR

NCAA Proposal Would Permit More Commercial Logos on Apparel, Equipment (10)
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Proposal Would Permit More Commercial Logos on Apparel, Equipment * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (October 9, 2025) - The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee introduced a proposal that would modify rules for commercial logos on student-athletes' equipment, uniforms and apparel for non-NCAA championship competition. Under existing NCAA rules, the only commercial  more PR

Newmark Retained to Sell Randhurst Village, a Nearly 1M-SF Chicago Retail Power Center Valued at $100 Million (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Retained to Sell Randhurst Village, a Nearly 1M-SF Chicago Retail Power Center Valued at $100 Million Newmark announces the Company has been exclusively retained to sell Randhurst Village, a 931,798-square-foot open-air retail power center on a 94-acre site in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, Illinois. Anchored by Costco and Jewel-Osco, the property is expected to trade at roughly $100 million - more PR

Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - August 2025 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - August 2025 * In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on  more PR

Rep. Kelly convenes gun safety leaders against National Guard deployment to Chicago (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly convenes gun safety leaders against National Guard deployment to Chicago * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) gathered with community violence intervention (CVI) leaders and gun safety advocates to decry President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard. Following the recent decision by a federal judge to temporarily block National Guard activity in Illinois, Rep. Kelly  more PR

Rep. Kelly leads members of Illinois delegation in demanding answers, accountability for ICE raids in South Shore, shootings in Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly leads members of Illinois delegation in demanding answers, accountability for ICE raids in South Shore, shootings in Illinois * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led a letter with members of the Illinois delegation demanding ICE accountability to the Offices of Inspector General at the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Since the launch of President Donald Trump's "Operat more PR

Schakowsky Statement on Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the announced peace agreement between Israel and Hamas: "After two excruciating years, I welcome the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The human cost of this war has been staggering, and it is long past time for the conflict to end.  more PR

SEC adopts novel "no-action" relief for state-chartered trusts, following McDermott model in Wyoming (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * SEC adopts novel "no-action" relief for state-chartered trusts, following McDermott model in Wyoming * Five years after international law firm McDermott Will & Schulte assisted Wyoming trust company Two Ocean Trust in obtaining novel "no-action" relief from the Wyoming Division of Banking, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially adopted a s more PR

Senate Adopts Law Enforcement Amendment in Defense Reauthorization Bill (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * Senate Adopts Law Enforcement Amendment in Defense Reauthorization Bill * Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded news that the Senate adopted S. Amdt. 3272, the "Law Enforcement and Crime Victims Support Package," by voice vote and included it in S. 2296, the "National Defense Authorization Act more PR

SIU Researcher Aims to Make 3D-printed Metal Parts More Robust - and Strengthen Trust in the Tech (10)
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU researcher aims to make 3D-printed metal parts more robust -- and strengthen trust in the tech To many, 3D printing evokes images of desktop gadgets spitting out plastic trinkets. In reality, additive manufacturing (AM) now builds metal components for aircraft engines, medical devices and other intricate parts not easily made with traditional methods. The catch? Tiny, hard-to-avoid defec more PR

Statement of U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations (10)
ROCKFORD, Illinois, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew S. Boutros posted the following statement: * * * Statement of United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations CHICAGO - Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and federal law enforcement leadership in Chicago today issued the following statements regarding ongoin more PR

Strong Energy Efficiency Programs Won for Illinois Consumers (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Strong Energy Efficiency Programs Won for Illinois Consumers * While the federal government is canceling money-saving energy efficiency tax credits and rebate programs, NRDC partnered with consumer and environmental justice organizations, the city of Chicago, and Illinois attorney general and Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) staffers on four-year plan negotiations wit more PR

The SEC gets in the saddle with Wyoming and follows McDermott's model for crypto qualified custody (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The SEC gets in the saddle with Wyoming and follows McDermott's model for crypto qualified custody * Five years after international law firm McDermott Will & Schulte assisted Wyoming trust company Two Ocean Trust in obtaining novel "no-action" relief from the Wyoming Division of Banking, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially adopted a sim more PR

University of Chicago: Hawaiian Surfers Who Exposed Bias in Science (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Hawaiian surfers who exposed bias in science In 'Capturing Kahanamoku,' UChicago historian Michael Rossi explores how a 1920s anthropological obsession reshaped ideas about culture and science By Sarah Steimer In a time when the world was changing fast for indigenous Hawaiians, Duke Kahanamoku was already becoming a legend. Best known today as the father of modern surf culture, Kahanamoku entered the  more PR

WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Apply Direct-Purchaser Rule in Civil RICO Cases (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Apply Direct-Purchaser Rule in Civil RICO Cases "Extending RICO standing beyond direct purchasers would unleash duplicative lawsuits, draining judicial resources and undermining enforcement efficiency." --Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation * Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ni more PR