CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy * CHICAGO Physician organizations are preparing for a dynamic state legislative landscape this year with health policy changes poised to reshape coverage, oversight, care delivery, and public health across the health system, according to a new survey (PDF) released today by the American Medical  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Appropriations Watch: What Federal Funding Decisions Could Mean for Boating * Congress took a step forward this week on fiscal year 2026 appropriations as the House and Senate appropriations committees released a bipartisan package that includes the Energy and Water Development bill, alongside Commerce, Justice, Science and Interior and Environment measures more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * At Evanston Event, Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces the Kids Before Cuts Act to End Trump's Child Care Funding Freeze * EVANSTON, IL Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined leaders from the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, along with local teachers and parents, to highlight the impact of the Trump administration's blanket freeze of federal child care and family support fun more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Further Transfer of Core Functions Away from U.S. Department of Education * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a multistate coalition in filing an amended complaint expanding its ongoing legal challenge to the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The amended complaint, filed in the more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Emergency Order Unfreezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding for Childcare and Family Assistance Programs * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion to California. This funding b more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding * Funding freeze by HHS was imposed immediately and exclusively on five Democratic-led states California, New York, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota and all five states are part of today's lawsuit Lawsuit alleges that funding freeze is unlawful an more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Childcare and Support for Vulnerable Families * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of four other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the illegal withholding of over $10 billion in critical funds to their states that help ensure low-income fa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES INDIANA WOMAN WITH CRIMINAL NEGLECT IN DEATH OF CHICAGO PATIENT IN HER CARE * Raoul's Office Previously Charged Woman with Fraud and Theft in the Case Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office charged a Gary, Indiana woman whose alleged neglect of an older person resulted in the patient's death in her care. At the time, the defendant w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM ILLEGALLY WITHHOLDING BILLIONS IN ESSENTIAL CHILDCARE FUNDING FOR FAMILIES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York challenging the Trump administration's illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding that pro more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Bill Bahr Soccer Facility * In October 2025, during Olivet Nazarene University's Homecoming Weekend festivities, ONU Athletics celebrated the opening of the. The previous fall, ONU Athletics announced major plans for the revamping of existing locker and meeting rooms. The completed new facility also includes public restrooms and a concession stand for spectators to utilize. Naming the facility in h more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California Democrats to Trump Administration: Immediately restore childcare funding * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and 41 members of the House California Democratic Caucus today called on the Trump administration to restore illegally canceled congressionally authorized and appropriated childcare and social services funds. This week, the Department of Health and Huma more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Cap America Announces Family Ownership Transition * FREDERICKTOWN, MISSOURI (January 9, 2026) - Cap America announced the successful purchase of the company by Jon Page and Cory Cissell, sons of founder and long-time owner/operator Phil Page, who has led the business for the past 40 years. This transition represents a continuation of Cap America's family ownership more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Calls for Noem Impeachment * Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2026) Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) called for impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and released the following statement: "Under Kristi Noem's failed leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has sanctioned the murder and baseless arrest of American citizens, endange more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4 Million In Federal Funding For College Of DuPage * Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2026) U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced $4,000,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education for College of DuPage. This grant comes from the Department of Education more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * ChatGPT Health's pros and cons from an AI-in-medicine expert * CHICAGO - OpenAI this week introduced ChatGPT Health, "a dedicated experience in ChatGPT designed for health and wellness," as a response to the more than 40 million people who ask ChatGPT a health care-related question every day, the company said. Northwestern University AI-in-clinical-medicine expert Dr. David Liebovitz can speak to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Congress Must Stop ICE's Deadly Violence Against Our Communities * Statement by National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy "We are devastated by the violence Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have brought to the Minneapolis area this week, in particular the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a mother of thre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Warns Families Are Being Priced Out of Care * WASHINGTON Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted this evening to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits and spoke on the House floor about the immediate harm Illinois families are facing after the credits expired. During debate, Congressman Krishnamoorthi hig more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SPEAKER EMERITA PELOSI, CONGRESSWOMAN PETTERSEN DEMAND AN END TO CHILDCARE FUNDING FREEZE * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-11), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D, CO-07) announced they have taken action to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal childcare a more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Control valve discovered in gut's plumbing system * * Constipation and diarrhea are caused by how much fluid moves into the gut * Scientists studied a popular laxative to understand what controls fluid flow * Team found the laxative acts on an ion channel called TRPM4 * Discovery reveals a new drug binding site that could enable more precise treatments for digestive disorders EVANSTON,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement After Senate Advances Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block Further Military Action in Venezuela * January 08, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate advanced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution which Duckworth cosponsoredthat would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Cisneros, Colleagues Introduce the PROTECT Military Families Act * January 08, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31), introduced the PROTECT Military Families Act, a bicameral bill that aims to protect military families from deportation and forced separation detrimental to military moral more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Releases Data On How His INFORM Consumers Act Has Impacted Online Marketplaces * January 09, 2026 Since the bill was signed into law, nearly three million third-party seller accounts have been suspended or removed for selling stolen, counterfeit, or unsafe goods CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Durbin Releases Data On How His INFORM Consumers Act Has Impacted Online Marketplaces CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released new data on how his Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) A more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Casten Announce $4 Million In Federal Funding For College Of DuPage * January 09, 2026 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) today announced $4,000,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education for College of DuPage. This grant comes from the Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is delegating authority to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to implement and enforce federal plan requirements for municipal solid waste landfills. This final rule applies to landfills that began construction on or before July 17, 2014, and have not undergone modification since that date. The action follows a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Ohio EPA Director on June 12, 2025, and by the EPA Region 5 Regional A more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure * WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal - reduce t more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 9 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release: * * * Eurasia Group and Royal Bank of Canada Team Up to Reset the Conversation on the US-Canada Relationship New three-year partnership launches ahead of the 2026 CUSMA review to strengthen North America's most consequential bilateral relationship * Toronto, Ontario - Eurasia Group and Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) (TSX: RY) today announced a new three-year strategic partnership beginning in 2026. By b more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026 * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the chairs and deputy chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026. Each Reserve Bank has a nine-member board of directors, representing a wide range of business and community leaders across each regional district. By la more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, Houston, Texas, to expand its financial holdings through the acquisition of a Chicago-based banking entity. The trust filed the proposal to become a savings and loan holding company. The transaction involves the acquisition of National Bancorp Holdings Inc., which would grant the trust indirect control of The Federal Savings Bank in Chicago. This request is governed by the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * From clinic to canvas, a UChicago physician brings an artist's eye for detail * Editor's note: This story is part of Meet a UChicagoan, a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community. When University of Chicago Asst. Prof. of Medicine Nate Glasser enters the clinic to begin his day of treating patients, he never does so without a tie. Dressing well isn't ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Illinois Celebrates Signing of the Clean Reliable Grid Affordability Act, A Win for Energy Affordability SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - GreenLatinos Illinois appl more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 10 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Illinois Ranks #1 for Workforce Development in Midwest, Climbs to #3 in the Nation State's Talent Pipeline and Training Drive National Recognition * CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Site Selection Magazine, the leading economic development publication, has named Illinois #1 for wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2026, in its China Brief: * * * Beijing Accelerates Clearance of 'Naked Officials' from Top Ranks By Youlun Nie Executive Summary * In late 2025, Beijing initiated a systemic clearance of "naked officials"--those with spouses or children residing abroad--from senior leadership ranks, marking a decisive shift from previous restrictions to summary removal. * This campaign aims to eliminate coercion vul more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Judges Announced for 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards * The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2026 Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show(r) Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced during the new Breakfast Briefing and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand for Trump Administration Accountability in the Wake of Portland and South Minneapolis DHS Shootings * WASHINGTON Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to a shooting in Portland involving federal immigration enforcement personnel: "Only a day after the shooting in South Minneapolis, the country saw another incident tied more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Happy New Year! We're back with your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering major steps backwards from the administration on the fight to protect our environment and lower energy bills, and state legislation to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * LIS Students: Apply for the 2026 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help * Core and The American Library Association are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library automation. The winner will  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- 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

ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale CHANNAHON, Ill., Jan. 9, 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 Mallard Point Apartments, a 173-unit multifamily asset in Channahon, Illinois. The property sold for $24,625,000, which e more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * National FOP Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day * Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, released the following statement in recognition of today's annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: "The National Fraternal Order of Police joins communities across the nation today in recognizing Law Enfor more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * NPNA Demands Accountability After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Civilian in Minneapolis By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) is outraged and devastated bythe fatal shooting of a civilian by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis--a terrifying incident that showcases not only ongoing violent federal overreach in our c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Demands an End to Child Care Funding Freeze in California * Washington D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) in taking action to hold the Trump Administration accountable for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal child care and family assistance funding designated for California, New York, Illinoi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Pettersen, Morelle and Speaker Emerita Pelosi Demand an End to Child Care Funding Freeze * Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), led a call on the Trump administration, demanding accountability for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal childcare and family assistance funding designated for Colorado more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF KRISTI NOEM AS HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means Committees, released the following statement calling for removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security: "The tragic, horrific fatal shooting of an American citizen by an ICE officer in Minneapolis yesterda more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Honors the Courage and Bravery of the Men and Women of Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day * DHS stands with federal law enforcement today and every day WASHINGTON Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices and heroic action of our law enforcement officers as they serve on th more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Jan. 10 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE School of Business Professor Recognized for Continued Research and Innovation Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Riza Demirer, PhD, was featured in Institutional Investor for his ongoing research in emerging topics that are shaping the future of business and finance. Demirer is a professor in the Department of Economics and Finance in the SIUE School of Business more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Submissions Now Open for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Awards * CHICAGOThe American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations. The $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson  more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Jan. 10 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Tech hiring remains stuck, CompTIA analysis of latest employment data finds Key tech employment metrics move in step with broader labor market * Technology-related employment activity remained stuck in neutral in December, according to analysis by CompTIA, Inc., the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications. Tech industry empl more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Media Coverage: December 2025 Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories. * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and nationa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What's next for Venezuela, after U.S. arrest of Maduro? * On Jan. 3, the United States military led a strike in Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation was the culmination of months of action by the Trump administration, which authorized the bombing of boats allegedly transporting drugs off the coast of Venezuela. Now in New York City, Maduro and  more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Year in Review: U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025 CHICAGO -- The United States Attorney's Office in Chicago increased its caseload to crack down on crime in 2025 while implementing significant new policies and initiatives that have strengt more PR