CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * $20 million gift launches lab at Harris School to advance field of algorithmic public policy * A $20 million gift from University of Chicago Trustee Thomas Francis Dunn, AB'81, MBA'86, and Susan Knapp Dunn, AB'82, will establish the Bike Shop @UChicago -a new lab at UChicago's Harris School of Public Policy dedicated to building and leading the emerging field of algorithmic public policy. The new initia more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Kia Hamadanchy, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr. * * * Chairwoman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the Ta more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Advocating for early childhood education * Teacher and Special Education Professor, Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski, Ph.D., was appointed to the Governing Board of the OMEP World Organization for Early Childhood Education - USA. The OMEP has been working worldwide to realize human rights in early childhood for over 70 years, with members hailing from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and No more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges Illinois Lawmakers to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Small Business Lending Small Business Financing Transparency Act would create a new standard for APR disclosure and strengthen competition in small business lending * Springfield, IL - The America more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A guide to championing your school library * CHICAGO -Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, " Championing Your School Library: A Practical Guide to Advocacy, Marketing and Promotion " is a comprehensive resource of practical strategies that will enable readers to demonstrate the value of their school library, particularly through building r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * ANA receives Boeing's 100th 787 Landing Gear Exchange Delivery * SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] successfully completed its 100th 787 Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) delivery, highlighting its commitment to innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety for its customers. The milesto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Urges Safety, Data Access, and Strong Regulatory Framework as Senate Explores the Future of Self-Driving * WASHINGTON - As the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation examines the future of self-driving cars, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is calling on policymakers to prioritize roadway saf more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne helps nuclear industry embrace AI to speed up licensing and reduce delays Improving nuclear safety and applications through innovative AI solutions Three collaborative projects aim to streamline AI deployment in nuclear facilities. * Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory i more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ASA Materials Market Digest - January Edition Available Volatility continues to define the oil and fuel landscape, with markets unsettled by a combination of geopolitical uncertainty and extreme winter weather. A major late-January storm disrupted fuel consumption while also constraining petroleum production due to freezing temperatures and increased heating oil demand. At the  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Supporting Long-Term Energy Transmission Planning * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general and the California Public Utilities Commission in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit supporting the Federal Energy Regulatory Co more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) stand more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, RESTITUTION FROM FORMER COOK COUNTY SHERIFF EMPLOYEE OVER PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGERY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Chicago woman and former Cook County Sheriff's office employee was ordered to pay more than $35,000 in restitution for forgery to obtain a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during the COV more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following written testimony by author and investigative researcher Stuart Wexler from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr. * * * Greetings Chairwoman Luna and fellow members of the Task Force on The Release of Federal Secrets. Thank you for inviting me to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement at Singapore Airshow * SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing's history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 airc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Smith Introduce Bill to Mitigate Climate Risk in US Financial System * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act, legislation to improve the ability of federal regulators to understand and mitigate risks from climate change within our financial system. Climate change is increasing the freque more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Eric Sorensen Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced his nominations for outstanding students from Illinois' 17th Congressional District to the United States Service Academies as members of the Class of 2030. Service academy nominations are among a Member of Congress's most honorable responsibilities, opening the door fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Eric Sorensen Supports Farm and Family Relief Act to Protect Family Farmers from Rising Costs Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and fellow Democratic Members of the House Agriculture Committee in the introduction of the Farm and Family Relief Act. The Farm and Family Relief Act is the first and only bill introduced in the second session of the 11 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Navigating Institutional Change Through Collaboration and Use of Management Tools * CHICAGO-Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Navigating Institutional Change Through Collaboration and Use of Management Tools" on April 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Over the past two years, the Collection Services department of our library faced nu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Lean Thinking for Transformation: Actionable Change * CHICAGO-Join Core for the webinar "Lean Thinking for Transformation: Actionable Change" on April 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Budget reductions are a reality for many in academic library leadership. For decades, significant cutbacks have been made in library operations, staffing, and collections. In an era o more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Quiz Bowl Earns First Place at NAQT Sectionals Securing National Championship Bid The Cowley College Collegiate Quiz Bowl team delivered an outstanding performance at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Sectional Championship, earning first place and securing an automatic invitation to the 2026 NAQT Community College Championship Tournament (CCCT). The Cowley A Team (Eli Hubble,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses For Trump Administration Witnesses To Testify Before Section 702 Sunset Deadline * February 04, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to hold a hearing with Trump Administration witnesses as Congress debates t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks At Spotlight Forum Examining Aggressive Tactics Of DHS, ICE, CBP Agents Carrying Out Trump Administration's Cruel Mass Deportation Scheme * February 03, 2026 Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen and Chicagoan who was shot five times by a CBP agent during the Trump Administration's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz," testified during today's spotlight forum WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Hotel Equities for Pregnancy and Religious Discrimination, Retaliation * Federal suit charges hotel management company with retaliation against two front desk clerks who requested accommodations CHICAGO - Hotel Equities Group, LLC, a full-service hotel management company providing management, development, and consulting services throughout the United States, violated federal more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foodservice Workers at Two High Schools Win Campaign to Remove SEIU Union Bosses * After vast majority of cafeteria workers requested vote to 'decertify' union, union bosses disclaimed interest rather than face a vote Chicago, IL (February 4, 2026) - Foodservice employees who serve Lyons Township High School North and Lyons Township High School South have successfull more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Free AI training and credentials available to high school teachers through new education program from CompTIA and NAAIC CompTIA Educators Cohort will launch in April with free training for 100 teachers in the foundations of AI literacy and prompt writing * High school teachers across America will soon have access to comprehensive training on the foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) through a new progr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results * Company exceeds topline and earnings per share expectations; demonstrates operational resilience Fourth quarter 2025 highlights (1) * Revenue growth of 7.1%, including Organic revenue growth* of 4.8%, driven primarily by the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) * Net income margin of 10 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-421) on the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Saving more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 4312, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, is to establish a national framework that provides stability and consistency in co more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Student Compensation and Opportunity Through Rights and Endorsements Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4312 establishes a federal framework governing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for college student-athletes. It defines key terms used throughout the legislation, includi more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * House Lawmakers Examine TSCA Modernization and Impacts on Manufacturers * On Thursday, Jan. 22nd, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), with witnesses and members debating how chemical risk evaluations affect U.S. manufacturers and workers. The h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Chicago violent crime hits decade low as arrest rates climb Illinois Policy Institute found violent crime declined in nearly 9-in-10 neighborhoods * Following a national trend, the number of violent crimes being committed in Chicago hit a 10-year low in 2025, declining from a peak of nearly 30,000 in 2023 to 22,760 last year. Violent crime declined across nearly 9-in-10 Chicago nei more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT TO HOLD ORAL ARGUMENTS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ON MARCH 11 Western Illinois University will host the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court's Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases on Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 10 a.m., in the University Union Grand Ballroom. "We are thrilled to welcome the Illinois  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Illinois Gov. Pritzker for Records on Photo with 'Peacekeeper' Tied to Murder Charge * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) for records regarding a September 2025 "Peacekeeper" event at which Pritzker was photographed with anti-violence employee Kellen McMiller, who days late more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Trump's Call for Republican Takeover of U.S. Election System * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent remarks calling for Republicans to "take over" and "nationalize" elections: "President Donald Trump's call for Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' elections strikes at the heart more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Exposes Trump DHS' Systemic Violence and Lying, Demands Firings and Accountability * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today exposed (link is external) a pattern of systemic violence by Trump DHS at a bicameral shadow hearing titled "Our Values at Stake: Examining DHS' Use of Violence in Immigration Enforcement," detailing repeated uses of excessive force, fals more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that he secured nearly $19 million for community and infrastructure projects in the 16 th District during the House of Representatives appropriations process. "I was proud to vote today to fund the government and ensure it remains open and functioning  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Marine Biological Laboratory to return to independence, launching its next chapter * Building on recent momentum, plans are underway for the Marine Biological Laboratory to return to its historic role as a fully independent organization, while continuing a strong relationship with the University of Chicago. MBL is marking a period of significant achievement, including a recent $25 million gift-the large more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Maternal Diabetes of Both Types Increases Risk of Epilepsy in Offspring * A Canadian study examining pregnant mothers with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes found an increased risk of their children developing epilepsy. The study, "Maternal Diabetes and Risk of Epilepsy in Offspring," published in the March 2026 Pediatrics (published online Feb. 4), examined the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Demand Trump Administration Reverse Funding Freeze on California's Critical Child Care, Family Assistance Grant Programs * The Senators' letter calls out the administration's partisan retaliation against blue states and repeated efforts by the administration to withhold, delay, or cancel federal projects and funds Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Record crowd, a legend returns at One Miami * A record crowd of 10,640 packed Millett Hall on Jan. 31 to cheer on the red-hot RedHawks during One Miami presented by E&H Ace Hardware. The Miami University faithful were treated to a pair of victories as the RedHawks continued their stellar seasons in women's and men's basketball. View the Exposure story, with photos and video, from that historic day. Miami's women's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Cohen, DeSaulnier and Ross and Senators Gillibrand and Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Accidents * The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-9), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), and Deb more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Redefines the Middle Market to Reflect Structural Modernization and Rising Complexity * New reports reveal how technology adoption, consolidation and capital evolution are reshaping the segment CHICAGO - (February 4, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - tod more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale faculty, staff are on Illinois Humanities speaker roster Four current or retired Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty and staff are available to share their expertise with audiences throughout the state as part of the Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholars speakers "travel across Illinois to bring art, culture, history, and contempo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Growth and $1.85 Billion in Revenue in 2025, Marking Standout First Year as Combined Firm * Firm Exceeded Projections While Continuing to Enhance Sector Capabilities and Invest in Talent and Innovation In a year highlighted by double-digit growth across key financial metrics, including net income, revenue per lawyer, and profi more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus and Campaign Co-Chair Dr. Bill Winston Supports Historic Campaign with Over $340,000 Kawana McGough Tuskegee University alumnus and Campaign Co-Chair Dr. Bill Winston '67 has further strengthened The Campaign for Tuskegee University: Solving the World's Most Complex Problems with a recent impactful contribution--elevating his total support to more than $340,000. His continued leadership and generosi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Demands Full Accounting of Operation Midway Blitz * WASHINGTON -Representative Lauren Underwood, member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, sent three investigative letters to Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commiss more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Law Foundation Selects Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brooks Smith for 2026 Fellows Class * RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooks Smith has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation's (VLF) 2026 Class of Fellows. Nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows Committee, each VLF Fellow must exhibit integrity and character, uphold the highest profes more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Condemns ICE and CBP's Violent Abuse of Power Under Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined a bicameral spotlight forum to denounce Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents' violent tactics and disproportionate use of force as they enact President Trump's mass deportation agend more PR