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'AI advisor' helps scientists steer autonomous labs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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'AI advisor' helps scientists steer autonomous labs
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Autonomous or "self-driving" labs are an emerging technology where artificial intelligence guides the discovery process, helping design experiments or perfecting decision strategies.
While these labs have generated heated debate about whether humans or machines should lead scientific research, a new paper from Argonne National Laboratory and the Uni more PR
2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced
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The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation on January 22 at the Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show, in partners more PR
Alianza Americas: ICE Must Act Within the Limits of the Constitution - May 2025 Memo Confirms Its Unlawful Actions, Which Must Be Stopped Immediately (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2026:
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ICE must act within the limits of the Constitution: the May 2025 memo confirms its unlawful actions, which must be stopped immediately
Alianza Americas, a national network of 55+ Latin American and Caribbean Immigrant-led organizations, condemns the illegal and unconstitutional ICE memo of May 12, 2025, disclosed b more PR
Ameren customers benefiting from energy project that improves reliability in Peoria area (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren customers benefiting from energy project that improves reliability in Peoria area
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Key Takeaways
* Residents and businesses in Peoria County now benefit from a stronger and more reliable local energy grid thanks to the Peoria County Reliability Project.
* The transmission line is designed to withstand severe weather and reduce the frequency a more PR
American Library Association Strengthens Intellectual Freedom Work Through Integrated Advocacy Leadership (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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American Library Association Strengthens Intellectual Freedom Work Through Integrated Advocacy Leadership
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CHICAGO -As the American Library Association (ALA) marks its 150 th anniversary, the organization is advancing a renewed and integrated approach to intellectual freedom as the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) joins the Public Policy & Advocacy Office (PPA) more PR
APCIA Applauds Strong Committee Vote to Advance TRIA Legislation (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Applauds Strong Committee Vote to Advance TRIA Legislation
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WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement applauding the strong vote to advance the TRIA Program Authorization Act of 2026. The legislation moved forward with a strong bipartisan vote (51-2) out of the House Financial more PR
APCIA Supports Continued Consideration of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Supports Continued Consideration of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement in support of continued consideration of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The following statement may be attributed to Sam Whitfield, APCIA's more PR
ATR Releases Coalition Letter in Opposition to Rate Caps and the CCCA (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
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ATR Releases Coalition Letter in Opposition to Rate Caps and the CCCA
By Andrew Gins
Americans for Tax Reform released a coalition letter today to members of congress signed on by 24 conservative groups expressing their opposition to interest rate caps and the Credit Card Competition Act
The letter can be read here:
Dear Member of Congress,
We, the undersigned organizations, oppose efforts to impose price con more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER AND SSI SERVICES OVER MISHANDLED ASBESTOS IN TAYLORVILLE GROCERY STORE (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER AND SSI SERVICES OVER MISHANDLED ASBESTOS IN TAYLORVILLE GROCERY STORE
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with The Kroger Co. (Kroger) and SSI Services LLC (SSI Services) in relation to the alleged improper handling and removal of materials containing asbestos from a grocery store in Taylorville, more PR
BOST SECURES $7 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECTS (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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BOST SECURES $7 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECTS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded House approval today of a transportation, health, and security funding package that provides a 3.8% pay raise for members of the military, invests in education and healthcare, and strengthens roads and infrastructure. The package includes $7 milli more PR
Casten Secures Over $9 Million for Local Projects in IL-06 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten Secures Over $9 Million for Local Projects in IL-06
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Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2026) -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten secured $9,052,500 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois' 6th Congressional District through government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives today.
"From replacing water mains to ensure access to clean water to fixing parking lots at loc more PR
Casten to Vote Against DHS Funding Bill That Fails to Rein in ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten to Vote Against DHS Funding Bill That Fails to Rein in ICE
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will vote against appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 and released the following statement:
"The Department of Homeland Security funding bill set to be considered by the House does not meaningfully end the lawless conduct from ICE that w more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Adjusted for Cost of Living, Wages in North Dakota Pass Those in Minnesota (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026:
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Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota
By John Phelan
When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in more PR
Chairman Bost Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Next Generation of Health Care Access for Millions of Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Chairman Bost Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Next Generation of Health Care Access for Millions of Veterans
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Full Committee's oversight hearing to examine the planning and management of the D more PR
Chairman Steil Expands Investigation Into Noncitizens Registering to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote
Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote.
This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance more PR
Collective Strength, Public Good: The 2025 University of Illinois System Annual Report (10)
URBANA, Illinois, Jan. 23 (TNSrep) -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news:
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Collective Strength, Public Good: The 2025 University of Illinois System annual report
The 2025 University of Illinois System annual report, Collective Strength, Public Good, is now available. It reflects the essence of our mission: expanding access, driving discovery, and delivering impact--while highlighting our steadfast commitment to serving Illinois while making a difference nationall more PR
Congressman Garcia to Vote Against DHS Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia to Vote Against DHS Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in fiscal year 2026:
"This legislation betrays our communities and funds more violence and terror by DHS. Far from cutting funding for ICE, the bill expands its slush fund and imposes no serio more PR
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Stacking Up - A New Take on Diamond Electronics (10)
ARGONNE, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Stacking up: A new take on diamond electronics
2D material offers a solution to long-standing obstacle in diamond-based circuits
By Amber Rose
Placing a thin layer of molybdenum disulfide on diamond enables current flow at room temperature, opening a new pathway for diamond-based electronic devices.
Beyond the sparkle, diamonds have hidden talents. They shed he more PR
Duckworth Visits Ukraine-Poland Border Region to Reinforce Bipartisan Support for the People of Ukraine and NATO Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Visits Ukraine-Poland Border Region to Reinforce Bipartisan Support for the People of Ukraine and NATO Allies
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January 22, 2026
[JASIONKA, POLAND] - On her official visit to Poland and Portugal this week, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) traveled to Poland's border with Ukraine where she visited sites of joint NATO military logistical efforts that support Ukraine. At the Jasionka more PR
Economic Report Shows Third-Party Litigation Funding is Driving Up Costs for Consumers and Businesses (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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New Economic Report Shows Third-Party Litigation Funding is Driving Up Costs for Consumers and Businesses
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WASHINGTON - A new analysis by The Perryman Group finds that third-party litigation funding (TPLF) is imposing billions of dollars in costs on the U.S. economy and contributing to higher prices for households and businesses.
TPLF arrangemen more PR
Foster Statement on 2026 Homeland Security Funding Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Foster Statement on 2026 Homeland Security Funding Legislation
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"Today, the House will be taking up the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill. After reviewing the text of the legislation, I will be voting NO.
"Last year, Republicans' 'Big Beautiful Bill' increased ICE's funding to exceed some countries' military budgets. Since then, ICE operations have terrorized U.S. citizens and immigrants in our more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Department of the Lottery, State Lottery Fund' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving Department of the Lottery, State Lottery Fund.
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REPORT DIGEST
DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY, STATE LOTTERY FUND
FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report c more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education -- Compliance Examination' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education -- Compliance Examination.
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REPORT DIGEST
IMSA FUND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy o more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education -- Financial Audit' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education -- Financial Audit.
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REPORT DIGEST
IMSA FUND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report conta more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Public School Teachers' Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following special limited scope compliance examination involving Public School Teachers' Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago.
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REPORT DIGEST
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION AND RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO SPECIAL LIMITED SCOPE COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION
FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Release Date: January 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #13: Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving Regional Office of Education #13: Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties.
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REPORT DIGEST
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #13: CLINTON, JEFFERSON, MARION AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 14, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Audit more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Regional Office of Education #24: Grundy and Kendall Counties' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving Regional Office of Education #24: Grundy and Kendall Counties.
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REPORT DIGEST
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #24: GRUNDY AND KENDALL COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 14, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 1 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 3: 1 -- 0 -- 1 more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Sex Offender Management Board' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination involving Sex Offender Management Board.
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REPORT DIGEST
SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT BOARD COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Release Date: January 15, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 1 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 3: 0 -- 1 -- 1 TOTAL: 0 -- 1 -- 1
FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 2 S more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'State Universities Retirement System -- Compliance Examination of Census Data' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving State Universities Retirement System -- Compliance Examination of Census Data.
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REPORT DIGEST
STATE UNIVERSITIES RETIREMENT SYSTEM COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report contact: Office of the Aud more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'State Universities Retirement System -- Financial Audit' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving State Universities Retirement System -- Financial Audit.
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REPORT DIGEST
STATE UNIVERSITIES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report contact: more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'Teachers Retirement System -- Financial Audit' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Teachers Retirement System -- Financial Audit.
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REPORT DIGEST
TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 13, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General
FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report co more PR
Ill. Auditor General: 'University of Illinois' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving University of Illinois.
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REPORT DIGEST
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: January 15, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0
CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 1 -- 1
Category 2: 1 -- 0 -- 1
Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0
TOTAL: 1 -- 1 -- 2
FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0
State of Illinois, Office o more PR
Illinois architecture professors' project aims to make architecture education accessible to blind students (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Illinois architecture professors' project aims to make architecture education accessible to blind students
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Architecture professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working to create new tools to make the study of architecture accessible to blind and low-vision students.
Architecture professors John Clark and Hugh Swiatek teach design stud more PR
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture (10)
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026:
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Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture
HF 2104 Leaves Iowa Behind, Boosting Nearby Competitors
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The Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2104 on a 64-28 vote today, in the chamber's latest effort to prevent Iowa agriculture from accessing emerging new markets. Support for undermining needed technologies more PR
Judicial Watch Sues Chicago Treasurer Over Plan to Halt U.S. Treasury Purchases (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Sues Chicago Treasurer Over Plan to Halt U.S. Treasury Purchases
Judicial Watch announced today it filed an Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Melissa Conyears-Ervin, treasurer of the City of Chicago, for details of her declared plan to stop buying new U.S. Treasury securities and divest the city of indirect holdings ( Judicial Watch Inc. v. Chicago Treas more PR
Kirkland Recognized as a Law360 "Firm of the Year" With Five "Practice Group of the Year" Wins (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Recognized as a Law360 "Firm of the Year" With Five "Practice Group of the Year" Wins
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Law360 named Kirkland a 2025 "Firm of the Year," an honor recognizing the law firms that won the most "Practice Group of the Year" awards. Firms selected to the annual list executed litigation wins and significant transactional work that resonated throughout the legal in more PR
Lake Forest College: Julia Berkowitz Releases Math Textbook (10)
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news:
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Julia Berkowitz releases new math textbook
By Meghan O'Toole
Director of Academic Support Services Julia Berkowitz recently published a textbook, Fundamental Concepts of College Mathematics: Preparation for First College-Level Courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Sciences.
The textbook is designed for high school and early college students seeking a solid foundati more PR
New course explores 100 years of anthropology at UChicago (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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New course explores 100 years of anthropology at UChicago
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Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago.
Anthropology is hardly a new study at the University of Chicago, nor is it a narrow field. But students, particularly in the College, now have opportunity to explore its more PR
New Virginia Bill Targets Insurance Delays in Lab Testing (10)
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release:
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New Virginia Bill Targets Insurance Delays in Lab Testing
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Richmond, Va. (January 22, 2026) -New legislation introduced in Virginia aims to protect patients from delays in receiving lab and pathology results. It is sponsored by Delegate Destiny Bolling (D-Henrico) and Senator Kannan Srinivasan (D-Loudoun).
"Waiting for test results can mean the difference betw more PR
No More Money for Death & Destruction: United We Dream Demands Congress Pass Melt ICE Act Now (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- United We Dream issued the following news release:
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No More Money for Death & Destruction: United We Dream Demands Congress Pass Melt ICE Act Now!
Congresswomen Delia Ramirez and Yvette Clarke's Newly Introduced Melt ICE Act is the Bold Legislation Needed to Meet This Moment
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All across the country, from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Chicago, federal immigration agents have unleashed all-out terror against working families. The devastating murder of Renee Nicole more PR
Olive-Harvey College Launches Program Designed for Aspiring Barbers Still in High School (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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Olive-Harvey College launches a new program designed for aspiring barbers still in high school
By V. Resa
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the launch of a new Barbering program that prepares Early College students to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree or an Advanced Certificate in barbering while gaining the technical and business skills needed t more PR
Putting Families and Farmers First: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Fights Back Against Rising Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Putting Families and Farmers First: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Fights Back Against Rising Costs
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) took a stand for the kitchen tables of Chicago and the farm gates of Illinois by introducing the Farm and Family Relief Act.
Joined by his colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman more PR
Quigley Demands Changes to ICE and CBP Conduct or Face Funding Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Demands Changes to ICE and CBP Conduct or Face Funding Cuts
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Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill that would cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), unless major changes are made to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conduct.
"Since ICE an more PR
Rep. Kelly urges nationwide, year-round E-15 for farmers in funding package (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly urges nationwide, year-round E-15 for farmers in funding package
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the below statement urging Congressional Republicans to pass nationwide, year-round E-15 in today's three-bill funding package. In 2024, Republicans backed out of a bipartisan deal, pulling E-15 out of the year-end funding bill.
"Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Lead more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Introduces COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act During MLK Records Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Introduces COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act During MLK Records Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 22, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) introduced the COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the full public disclosure of government records related to the FBI's covert and unlawful COINTELPRO operations. more PR
SCHNEIDER OPPOSES FUNDING BILL THAT FAILS TO REIN IN ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER OPPOSES FUNDING BILL THAT FAILS TO REIN IN ICE
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WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement on his vote against legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security:
"Two weeks ago, Renee Nicole Good-a loving wife, mother, and US citizen-was needlessly gunned down by an ICE agent more PR
Select Committee Democratic Members Warn Trump's Imperialism Against Greenland and Alienation of NATO Are a Gift to Beijing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- 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. 21, 2026:
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Select Committee Democratic Members Warn Trump's Imperialism Against Greenland and Alienation of NATO Are a Gift to Beijing
Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the Un more PR
Sierra Club Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings
A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is more PR
Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel announced (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel announced
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Thirty small credit union leaders from across the country will elevate the voices of their counterparts in America's Credit Unions newly launched Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel. The panel members, announced Wednesday, will also strengthen advocacy efforts on the issues that matter most to small credit unions.
The p more PR
Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults
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CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) announces twenty-nine advisors for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults, a national evaluation initiative to better understand and disseminate more PR
University of Kentucky: People Behind Our Research - Carl Bradley Helps Farmers Fight Costly Crop Diseases (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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People Behind Our Research: Carl Bradley helps farmers fight costly crop diseases
By Erin Wickey, Research Communications
When Carl Bradley was growing up on a soybean farm in southeastern Illinois, he may not have known that he would someday become a plant pathologist. He did know, even as a child, when something was wrong on their farm.
"I first got interested in plant pathology when I was fairly more PR
Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains
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Insurance industry profits are not the same thing as profits for homeowner insurance companies. That is the basic misunderstanding of The Wall Street Journal 's article published January 22, 2026, titled " The Uproar over Affordability is Coming for Insurers."
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Welch Joins New Bill to Ensure Americans Aren't Footing the Bill for Big Data Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins New Bill to Ensure Americans Aren't Footing the Bill for Big Data Centers
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Legislation would require corporations-not the American people-to pay for data centers' expansion; take measures to protect grid reliability
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, recently joined U.S. Senator Chr more PR
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