MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Maria Lazar Continues Courting Right-Wing Extremists in Bid for Seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court Maria Lazar is doubling down on her alliance with election deniers and her extreme right-wing agenda * MADISON, Wis. - Mere days after the fifth anniversary of MAGA Republicans' deadly January 6 attack, right-wing judge  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * The US loses out with the president's decision to withdraw from treaties, organizations, and multilateral forums Alianza Americas, a national network of more than 55 organizations led by Latin American and Caribbean migrants living in the United States, rejects President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from interna more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $11 Million to Develop Innovative Treatments * CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud today announced more than $11 million in new investments to advance transformational therapeutics for Alzheimer's and other diseases that cause dementia. Part the Cloud is a global movement with a recognized name and imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Right-to-Work States Dominate U-Haul Growth Index By John Kartch Right-to-Work states dominated the U-Haul Growth Index released this week. Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states: -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Attorneys General from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) opposing several proposed rules that they argue threaten the fundamental purpo more ST

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences agreement will strengthen health care education Augustana College and UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences have signed a definitive agreement to strengthen the future of health care education in the Quad Cities through the acquisition of Trinity College's academic programs and operations by Augustana College. Pending more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST SECURES FUNDING FOR SEVEN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauded House passage of a commerce, energy, and interior funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that includes nearly $9 million for seven local infrastructure projects he championed in Congress. The community projects, spanning Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Monroe, Randolph, St. C more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Federal investment vital to ramp up U.S. quantum development--key to U.S. national security and global economic competitiveness * U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Secures Over $2 Million for Projects in IL-06 * Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2026) Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) successfully secured over $2 million in federal investment for local projects throughout the 6th Congressional District in government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives. The funding includes $950,000 for research equipment at Elmhurst University and more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres and businesses in Illinois applaud landmark energy law to cut costs and modernize infrastructure * Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Illinois to applaud state legislators and Gov. JB Pritzker for  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates Issues Statement Condemning ICE Violence in Minneapolis, Demands Moratorium on ICE Operations * CHICAGO, IL Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement in response to the deadly and destabilizing actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis including the fatal s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Cocaine trafficker who distributed millions of dollars of illegal drugs sentenced to federal prison Maurice Lynch has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a nationwide cocaine trafficking conspiracy, during which he sold approximately two million dollars' worth of cocaine from a Fairburn, Georgia residence. "Lynch was part o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Child Federal Assistance Programs * On January 6th, 2026, the U.S House Department of Health and Human Services froze access to over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. These actions taken by the administration target three federal assistance programs, including the Childcare  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Trump Administration Effort to Hurt Families, Target Blue States * The Trump administration announced an indiscriminate and harmful freeze on over $12 billion in critical child care funding in all states and another $8 billion in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF program), the Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block grant funding for Califo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Cantwell, Young To Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act * January 08, 2026 Today's legislation builds upon Durbin's efforts to support the future of quantum research in Illinois WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Todd Young (R-IN), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Republican Witness On Political Violence In Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Impeachment Of Federal Judges U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Will Chamberlain, a senior counsel at the right-wing Article III Project, in today's Senate Ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On ICE Officer Fatally Shooting A Woman In Minneapolis Amid Surge In Immigration Activity U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes For War Powers Resolution Requiring Congressional Authority For Further U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela * January 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unl more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Huntington Township, Indiana, is meeting the 2010 sulfur dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard. This decision officially reclassifies the area from nonattainment to attainment. The federal agency approved Indiana's request after determining the region met all statutory requirements under the Clean Air Act. This improvement in air quality results from permanent and enforceable emission reductions. As pa more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN networks deliver record-breaking viewership for 2025-26 FCS Playoffs and Championship * * 2026 FCS Championship averaged 2.3 million viewers on ESPN, ranking as the third most-watched FCS title game ever * 2025-26 FCS Playoffs averaged 1.4 million viewers, up 8 percent year-over-year and the best FCS postseason since 2009-10 ESPN's coverage of the 2025-26 NCA more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Federal Spending Package Would Cut Lead Pipe Replacement Funding "No one in the wealthiest nation on Earth should be subjected to this antiquated risk." * Today, the House of Representatives is slated to pass a spending package that cuts funding for lead service line replacements. The legislation (HR 6938) will fund a portion of the federal government, including the En more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Vote to Extend ACA Tax Credits * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "I voted YES to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and stop health care premiums from skyrocketing for Illinois families. After deliberate inaction from the Republican-controlled Congress, ACA tax credits were allowed to expire at the beginning of this year more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Votes to Protect American Science from Trump Administration Cuts * Washington, DC Today, U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after he voted in favor of the FY 2026 appropriations minibus, which passed the House: "This funding package reflects the hard work of Democrats to push back against the Trump Administration's repeated attacks on American science. While t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Method Developed to Identify Best Treatment Combinations for Glioblastoma Based on Unique Cellular Targets Researchers have developed a new computational approach that uncovers possible drugs for specific cellular targets for treating glioblastoma, a lethal brain tumor. This approach enabled them to predict more effective treatment combinations to fight the disease on an individualized bas more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs * DENVER \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrpt) -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pritzker Sets National Example by Signing Legislation to Prevent Further Utility Bill Spikes, Handle Rising Energy Demand Illinois' Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act represents leadership in the face of clean energy rollbacks * SPRINGFIELD, IL Governor JB Pritzker once again showed Illinois's national leadership today in signing the Clean and Reliable Grid more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Energy Storage Bill to Keep Costs Low and Strengthen the Grid * WASHINGTON, D.C. January 8, 202 6 - The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today celebrated Governor Pritzker's signing into law The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), a bipartisan measure to lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate the s more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston man sentenced for role in immigration scheme * HOUSTON - A 58-year-old local resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud and stealing nearly $1.5 million, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Jesus Carlos Silva pleaded guilty July 9, 2025, to defrauding individuals with false promises of legal statu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Garcia's Speaks About the Killing of Renee Nicole Good During Judiciary Committee Markup * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today during a House Judiciary Committee markup, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) spoke about the incident in Minneapolis in which a U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good was shot by a federal agent. Excerpts can be found below. A link to the full video can be found here. ( more PR

NORMAL, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- Illinois State University issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * "Excellence by Design" Strategic Initiative Fund awardees announced Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule launched the Excellence by Design Strategic Initiative Fund during his September 2025 State of the University address to support the University's strategic plan's success. Earmarking $500,000, the fund was established for one-time financial awards to support strategic ini more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Randy Yedinak as Eleventh Circuit Court Judge Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Randy Yedinak as a Circuit Judge for Livingston County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Judge Yedinak is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 8 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Impact Lab builds growth roadmap for cancer nonprofit * By Amy Carlson Gustafson When David, '71 BSB, and Cindy, '74 School of Dentistry, Bearman decided to make their nonprofit Cleaning Up for Cancer a full-time endeavor, they had plenty of heart, but they needed some help on the business side. The couple launched the organization after Cindy's 1999 breast cancer more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Jacqueline Stewart to deliver keynote at UChicago's 2026 MLK commemoration * Prof. Jacqueline Stewart will deliver the keynote address at the University of Chicago's 2026 MLK Commemoration Celebration on Jan. 28. A renowned film scholar, Stewart is the former director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles and the founder of the South Side Home Movie Project at UChicago. S more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Castro Introduce No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act to Block Taxpayer-Funded Occupation and Oil Company Reimbursement in Venezuela * WASHINGTON Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Joaquin Castro today introduced the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act of 2026, legislation to prohibit the use of any federal fundsmilitary or civilian, direct or indirectto occ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- 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 Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's Withdrawal from Global Security and Public Health Institutions, Ceding Leadership to the Chinese Communist Party Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic C more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Supports Subpoena Effort, Presses for Sworn DHS Testimony After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis * WASHINGTON During a House oversight hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today spoke in support (link is external) of a Democratic effort to subpoena the Department of Homeland Security following the fatal shooting of a woman by an agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- 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 Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns DHS Proposal Could Aid CCP, Harm U.S. Competitiveness Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a l more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Raja Krishnamoorthi for Election to the U.S. Senate * AFGE says Rep. Krishnamoorthi is a trusted partner for public servants FOWLERVILLE, Mich. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Raja Krishnamoorthi for election to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois in the 2026 e more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its potential implications for wildlife conservation. The zoo emphasizes that the proposed rule may dilute the responsibilities of federal agencies to protect endangered and threatened species, thereby undermining the Act's effectiveness. Founded in 1868, Linco more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act * Federal investment vital to ramp up U.S. quantum developmentkey to U.S. national security and global economic competitiveness Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ra more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Madeline Alger, '18: NIU degree opens doors in digital marketing and publishing When Madeline Alger, '18, graduated from Northern Illinois University with a marketing degree and a graphic design minor, she knew she had the tools to succeed in the fast-paced world of digital marketing. What she didn't anticipate was how those same skills would empower her to take on a second role -- helping her family run more PR

ENCINO, California, Jan. 9 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Auctions Former Hotel with Full Athletic Complex in Palatine, Illinois PALATINE, Ill., Jan. 8, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1500 E. Dundee Road, a former hotel and athletic complex in Palatine, Illinois. "By leveraging ou more PR

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa posted the following news release: * * * Mason City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Charles Robinson, 44, from Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison, after a September 2, 2025, guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Between at least May 2023 and continuing through September 2024, Robinson was invol more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Kicks Off 70th Discover Boating New England Boat Show * Yesterday morning, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll helped launch the 70th anniversary of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive (r), with an opening-day ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boston's Thomas Michael Menino C more PR

CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- McHenry County College issued the following news: * * * Explore New Skills this Winter with Community Enrichment Programs McHenry County College (MCC) has announced its Q1 Community Enrichment schedule, featuring a wide variety of classes designed for personal enrichment, skill-building, and lifelong learning. Programs will run January through March 2026. From creative workshops and hands-on hobbies to career exploration and youth-focused opportunities, MCC' more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Jan. 9 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power and American Transmission Co. file application for new high-voltage transmission line to strengthen regional grid Minnesota Power and American Transmission Co. (ATC) have filed a combined application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit to build a high-voltage transmission line in Itasca and St. Louis counties in Minnesota to bolster reliability of the regional gr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Mixed Economic Conditions Shape a Stable Start To 2026 For U.S. Recreational Boating Industry * With the winter boat show season kicking off this week, NMMA shared a state of the recreational boating industry business release with local, regional and national media outlets. The release outlines the latest industry data and market trends shaping the U.S. rec more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health and Baxter Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Bedside Care Delivery and Address Critical Nursing Challenges MUSC Health and Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, are entering into a multi-year strategic partn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Forty-Five New Members * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Chr is tian communicators, was delighted to welcome 45 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the fourth quarter of 2025. "As we closed out the year, it was encouraging to see the strength and momentum of the NRB co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] (TNSrep) -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Private Equity Wire Global Outlook 2026: Alternatives in Saudi Arabia * In Private Equity Wire's Global Outlook 2026 report, Husni Almousli and Faris Alzamil discuss how Saudi Arabia's economic growth, regulatory reforms and structural shifts are driving long-term opportunities for alternative capital, particularly private credit. The article begins on page  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: The House Passed ACA Tax Credits. Now John Thune and Senate Republicans Must Decide: Help Millions Afford Health Care or Own Their Affordability Crisis On January 1, premiums more than doubled for families across the nation because Trump and Republicans took away working people's tax credits that made coverage more affordable to fund billionaire tax breaks, plunging the country into a health care affordability  more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * RealReal Transforms Operations with Motorola Solutions AI-Enabled Video Security Technology Visual intelligence automates intake for thousands of luxury items and helps cut asset-protection operating expenses by 60% * San Francisco and Chicago - January 8, 2026 - In the world of luxury resale, every item is a unique SKU, making inventory intake a significant challenge. The RealReal (NYSE: REAL), the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. "Secretary Kristi Noem is an incompetent leader, a disgrace to our democracy, and I am impeaching her for obstruction of justice, violation of public trust, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith debates on the House floor on the need to apply Hyde Amendment protections to the so-called Affordable Care Act Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus and stalwart defender of mothers and the unborn, today debated on the House floor on the need to apply Hyde Amendment protections to pending legislation that would extend the COVID-era Afforda more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM US Launches Ask Luca, Expanding AI Capabilities in the Audit * New Generative AI Tool Accelerates Auditor Research and Enhances Audit Quality for Middle Market Clients CHICAGO - (January 8, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - today announced the launch of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Whitehouse, Slotkin Introduce Public Health Insurance Option for Affordable Care Act * Legislation would provide 27 million Americans with a high-quality, affordable public option by cutting out insurance middlemen WASHINGTON - As the Republican attack on our health care system continues, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Eliss more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms By Kim Rendfeld A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investiga more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Honors Maurina Aranda, PhD, with 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Maurina L. Aranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award. The annual award recognizes tenured faculty who contribute original research o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Governor Pritzker Signing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act * SPRINGFIELD, IL Today Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a law that will help Illinois families and businesses save $13 billion on their electricity bills over 20 years. The law sets a target of deploying 3 gigawatts of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS ON PASSAGE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION * Today's victory proves a simple truth: when Democrats stay unified, listen to the people, and remain focused on results, we win. A people united will never be defeated. Democrats are on a roll, and this vote shows exactly why. We are fighting for ordinary, everyday Americansnot billionaires and t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion's 2026 Mortgage Pricing Goes Live - Prioritizing Lower Costs for Homebuyers * TransUnion's (NYSE:TRU) revised mortgage pricing model, which was announced Oct 17, 2025, went live last week. At the center of this new model is VantageScore(r) 4.0, which delivers three critical benefits: * Greater access to loans for qualified homebuyers,  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Debuts Testing and Certification Framework for Safer Plug-In Solar Across the United States * * UL Solutions has launched a dedicated testing and certification program for plug-in solar systems, also known as balcony solar,  more PR

URBANA, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Illinois-Taiwan partnership awards second round of joint research grants The University of Illinois System and University Academic Alliance in Taiwan jointly launched five new interdisciplinary research teams that will drive innovations and advance collaboration between the universities. These are the second awards from an institutional partnership launched in 2023 and were selected from 41 applicat more PR

URBANA, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Looking Ahead: A Message from President Killeen University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen informed the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today that he will step down at the conclusion of his current contract on June 30, 2027. Board Chair Jesse Ruiz praised Killeen for leading with vision and integrity. "Tim has consistently proved to be an exceptional president, leading the more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * What's behind the surge in redrawing legislative maps? * What accounts for the number of partisan gerrymandering efforts midway through the 10-year census cycle? Brian J. Gaines is a professor of political science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics at the U of I System's Institute of Government and Pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cantwell Introduce National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act to help maintain American leadership and competitiveness in the global technology race. The legislation would authorize five years of support for quantum research and development (R&D more PR