CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * 'Snackonomics': Latke-Hamantash Debate returns Feb. 22 * The Latke Hamantash debate, a beloved University of Chicago tradition, will return for its 79th year on Feb. 22, with an event entitled "Snackonomics: The hidden forces that shape what we eat." This year's debate over the superior Jewish holiday food will feature three UChicago scholars: Joseph Dov Bruch, an assistant professor of public health s more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 'We Are a Combat Support Agency,' says new DHA Director * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Vice Adm. Darin K. Via assumed the role of director of the Defense Health Agency on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, setting a new, warfighter-focused course for the military's vast health enterprise. He most recently served as Navy Surgeon General and chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Via is the fifth DHA Director since th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by Deepinder Mayell, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin and distinguished members of Congress, thank you for the invitation to testify today. My name is Deepinder Mayell and I am honored to serve as executive director of th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Digital literacy in public libraries * CHICAGO -Today's libraries are thoroughly digital environments, not only storing and preserving written information electronically, but also emphasizing digital access to information as a pathway to equitably educating the community on issues of health, employment, education, and local history. And fostering patrons' ability to e more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes and Coalition of Attorneys General Oppose Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Emergency Order Protecting over $600 Million in Public Health Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granting his motion for a temporary restraining order, which blocks the Trump Administration from terminating more than $600 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER FEDERAL JUDGE HALTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF MORE THAN $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after a federal court judge granted Raoul's motion for a temporary restraining order, enjoined the federal government from halting public hea more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * Aviv Regev to Deliver Keynote Address at ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is pleased to announce that Aviv Regev, PhD, Head of Research and Early Development at Genentech, will serve as a keynote speaker at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting, co-sponsored by STEMCELL Technologies. The meeting will take place 8-11 July more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- 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 on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results * Fourth-quarter sales from continuing operations of $2.97 billion increased 8% on a reported basis and 3% on an operational basis/1,2 * Fourth-quarter U.S. GAAP/3 diluted earnings per share ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Stop Deceptive & Dangerous Gun Marketing * [Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Ill.-02) in introducing a bicameral bill to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act would direct the Federal Trade Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * BUDZINSKI IN FOX NEWS: FROM FOOD TO HOUSING, COSTS KEEP RISING - HERE'S A SERIOUS FIX This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) published an opinion piece in Fox News laying out their recently-announced New Democrat Coalition agenda to address affordability. The piece discusses policy proposals to lower five core costs crushing wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Child Care Fraud, Protecting American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on reports of fraud in federal child care funding. Cassidy is lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Eric Sorensen Joins Bipartisan Effort to Increase Pay for Federal Correctional Officers * WASHINGTON, DC \- Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining bipartisan legislation to raise pay for federal correctional officers and improve safety inside federal prisons, including facilities serving Illinois. The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 would provide a 35 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Invites Marimar Martinez, Woman Shot by Border Patrol, to State of the Union * CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) announced today that his guest for the upcoming State of the Union address will be Marimar Martinez, a constituent of Illinois' Fourth District, a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school and a survivor of a near-fatal shooting by a federal agent. O more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Kids Need Lunch Act to Ensure Illinois Children Don't Go Hungry at School * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today introduced the Kids Need Lunch Act, legislation to guarantee that every child in Illinois and across the country has access to a free school lunch so no student is forced to go hungry while they are trying to learn. With fo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU statement on the school shooting in British Columbia * CHICAGO- A statement from the Chicago Teachers Union on the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada: "As educators and members of the global education community, we mourn the tragic events unfolding in Tumbler Ridge. No educator, student, or family member should ever feel unsafe in a sch more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release: * * * David Bolin named Resident Agent in Charge of U.S. Secret Service -- Springfield Resident Office Special Agent in Charge Dai Tran, of the U.S. Secret Service - Chicago Field Office, has announced the appointment of David Bolin as resident agent in charge of the Springfield Resident Office. In his new role, Bolin will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sprin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Steering and Policy Committee holds hearing on ICE's lawlessness * WASHINGTON - Today, the Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on the current impacts of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have unleashed havoc in cities across the country. WATCH FULL  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Foreign Nationals Indicted in Chicago as Part of $10M Health Care Fraud Scheme Two foreign nationals participated in a $10 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and private insurers for nonexistent health care services, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. In 2023 and 2024, Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal, along with several co-schemers, used nominee-owned labor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding for Health Grants in Illinois * February 12, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminating more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity * February 11, 2026 Durbin: The President's aims are clear. He wants to make the case for the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen from him so he can assuage his fragile ego and justify directly interfering in the 2026 and 2028 elections. WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded the alarm on the Trump Administration's threats to election integrity. Durbin began his remarks by commenting on the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill * February 12, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Trump's border czar Tom Homan announced that the Administration will more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Trump's border czar Tom Homan announc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding For Health Grants In Illinois * February 12, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminating more t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Warnock, Schneider Introduce Investing In Tomorrow's Workforce Act * February 12, 2026 The legislation will support training programs to ensure workers are not left behind as automation accelerates WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), along with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), today introduced bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Eliminating EPA's Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change * February 12, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA)-co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus- issued the following statement ahead o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * EPA rollback weakens oversight of private equity pollution * Trump EPA rollback weakens oversight of private equity's fossil fuel pollution Research links private equity to major emissions and billions in U.S. health costs WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump administration's decision to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's scientific finding that greenhouse gases e more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS PODCASTS TO LAUNCH "CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO" ON FEBRUARY 18 * NEW YORK, February 12, 2026 - FOX News Podcasts will launch a new program entitled "Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno" on February 18th. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno, the twice-weekly podcast will air on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and wherever podcasts are found. Breaking  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Genesis HealthCare approved for sale to new buyer * Summary Genesis HealthCare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025, initiating a process in which its controlling private equity-linked owners had unsuccessfully sought to retain control of the company while restructuring its debts and liabilities. During the bankruptcy, Genesis had pursued an insider-backed tr more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Grant helping MSU's Lukasik unite scholars to rethink diaspora in American religion Mississippi State University Assistant Professor Candace Lukasik has received a highly competitive 2026 Collaborative Research Grant from the American Academy of Religion to examine religious communities through the lens of diaspora-populations dispersed beyond their ancestral homelands while maintaining strong cu more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Announces Elevations of New Shareholders, Of Counsels, and Local Partners * NEW YORK - Feb. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP today announced the elevation of 91 lawyers to shareholder, of counsel, and local partner. The 57 new shareholders span 23 offices and 13 primary practice areas. The 34 lawyers elevated to of counsel and local  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 12 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort. Forty-four educators were selected for the cohort based on demonstrated leadership excellence, professional impact, and commitment to advancing equitabl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2025 Results * CHICAGO (February 12, 2026) \- Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Highlights include: * Comparable system-wide hotels RevPAR growth was 4.0% in the fourth quarter and 2.9% for the full year of 2 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2026, by President and CEO John Peller: * * * Ignorant and Dangerous: AFC Statement on Trump Admin's Feb. 2026 HIV, STI Prevention Cuts The Trump administration recently canceled over $100 million in public health, STI and HIV prevention grant funding to Illinois as political retribution. AIDS Foundation Chicago calls upon our community to demand the Trump administration reinstate these fu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Policy Institute: Roadmap to stop looming $21B in deficits 'Illinois Forward 2027' offers spending caps, rightsizing government, pension reform and pro-growth policies to put Illinois on a sustainable fiscal path * After years of rapidly rising government spending, Illinois faces a growing fiscal crisis that threatens the state's long-term economic health. Illinois is proj more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Innovation Award Winners Recognized at Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show * This morning, the NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 14 recipients and 2 honorable mentions with the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r). The Miami Innovation Awards rec more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Alila Mayakoba: A Soulful Luxury Retreat on Mexico's Riviera Maya * A thoughtfully designed resort immersed in nature that captures the Alila brand's essence - a sense of wonder expressed through open, flowing architecture, living Mayan traditions, and a mindful approach to wellbeing CHICAGO (February 12, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies. The investigations cover products from Canada, China and Mexico. ITC found that these imports are allegedly subsidized by the foreign governments and sold in the United States at less than fair value. This decision follows petitions filed on Nov. 20, 2025, by the American Trailer Manufacture more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Votes for SAVE America Act to Bolster Election Integrity * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to strengthen our current election laws by requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. "I was proud to vote for the SAVE America Act on the House floor today, and believe more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 12 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * National Leaders Unite in Downtown D.C. to Elevate the Nursing Profession and Improve Health Outcomes Nationwide * American Nurses Enterprise hosts the 2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit SILVER SPRING, MD -From February 12-14, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) will convene some of the nation's most bold and influential voices at the 2026 Opportunity & more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA CSI Awards Recognize 61 Manufacturers Exceeding Customer Satisfaction Benchmarks * During the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r), NMMA presented 2025 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards to 61 boat and engine manufacturers in recognition of their sustained commitment to customer satisfact more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic * Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public comment period on applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Improving access to and the management of the South Atlantic red sna more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine and Founders Factory to scale European AI ventures into America's leading health system * London and Chicago - Northwestern Medicine, one of America's premier, academic healthcare systems, is partnering with global startup accelerator Founders Factory to bring the UK's and Europe's top AI founders to the US health market. This new program boosts Northwest more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine and Founders Factory to scale European AI ventures into America's leading health system * London and Chicago - Northwestern Medicine, one of America's premier, academic healthcare systems, is partnering with global startup accelerator Founders Factory to bring the UK's and Europe's top AI founders to the US health market. This new program boosts Northwester more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case Attorney General Genter Drummond announced today a major breakthrough in Oklahoma's 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Alumni Association names 23 Outstanding Seniors * Media Contact: Will Carr | OSU Alumni Association | 405-744-5370 | wgcarr@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 23 students as OSU Outstanding Seniors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The OSU Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involveme more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Secures Nearly $18 Million for 15 Local Projects in FY26 Community Project Funding * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that he secured $17,816,80 for his constituents and the greater city of Chicago through Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026. Quigley successfully advocated for all 15 of his funding requests to be included in the final government funding l more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Savoring pleasurable moments strengthens couples' bonds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Couples who spend more time savoring the pleasurable moments they share are happier together, argue less and are more confident their relationship will last, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers say in a new study. "Savoring involves slowing down to become aware of and focus on positive  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, NEW DEMOCRATS UNVEIL AFFORDABILITY AGENDA * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and the New Democrat Coalition (link is external), which he chairs, released their Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to help make life more affordable for Illinoisans by focusing on lowering the five core costs that are too high for hardworking people: health care, housing, energy, family more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Sleep-aligned fasting improves heart and blood-sugar markers * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Nighttime blood pressure dipped by 3.5%, heart rate dipped by 5% compared to controls * Given high adherence rate (nearly 90%), novel approach may be a more accessible non-pharmacological strategy for improving cardiometabolic health * 'It's not only how much and what you eat, but also when more PR

MERCED, California, Feb. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Spotlighting Black Trailblazers Whose Stories Deserve to be Told * Black History Month often honors familiar names, leaders whose courage and determination changed the course of a nation. But many others have made groundbreaking contributions that exposed injustice, advanced civil rights, reshaped American culture and revolutionized technology. Their achievements and efforts were met with thre more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 12 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Students Are The 'Why': The CSU Puts Social Mobility Front and Center At the 2026 Social Mobility Symposium, the university system reaffirmed its focus on moving more students into--and through--degree pathways tied to economic opportunity. * Higher education leaders from across the country came together on February 6, 2026, for the annual Social Mobility Symposium hosted by Cal State San Marcos  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Students, residents, and PESP staff tell UC regents how PE investments harm affordable housing * The University of California (UC) has invested billions of dollars from its endowment and its staff retirement plan with private equity-owned landlords. These landlords own apartments, student housing, subsidized affordable housing, single-family rental homes, and manufacture more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Demographic forms can undermine sense of belonging in Latino Americans * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The way Latino Americans' identity is represented on demographic forms can undermine their fundamental sense of belonging in the U.S., says new research by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychology professor who studies how people navigate exclusion and discrimination.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Result * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Revenue: * Total revenue for the quarter was $1,171 million, an increase of 13 percent (12 percent on an organic con more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Secures Expanded Chambers Global 2026 Rankings With New Practice and Individual Recognitions * Firm and Attorneys Ranked in Banking, E-Discovery, Energy, Restructuring, and Privacy Sectors Troutman Pepper Locke and 19 attorneys were recognized in Chambers Global 2026, a comprehensive guide that ranks the top global lawyers, law firms, and in-house more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump undermines foundational climate ruling in yet another move to cut corners for the coal and fossil fuel industries * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Thursday, the Trump Administration is expected to announce a suite of rollbacks that bolster the coal and fossil fuel industries, including the reversal of a ruling that has formed the backbone of climate advocacy for nearly two decades. Stemming fro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Military Leaders Agree with Duckworth: Expanding TRICARE Coverage of IVF Would Benefit Servicemembers and Strengthen Military * February 11, 2026 Despite Trump's campaign promise to make IVF free, he has done nothing to prevent Speaker Johnson from removing Duckworth's legislation to expand access multiple times after bipartisan majorities passed it [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Delivers Remarks at Department of Homeland Security Hearing on Potential Impacts of a DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, delivered the following remarks at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hearing on the potential impacts of a DHS shutdown: "Let's be clear about why we are more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON -This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood announced that her legislation to rename the Plainfield Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. passed the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with unanimous bipartisan support. The legislation is now a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovation * First Allia(tm) Moveo next generation image-guided therapy (IGT) solution in the state of Florida and surrounding region, and third in the world * Technology features a compact, cable-free C-arm and its patient-centric des more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults (James Van Der Beek's death) * Van Der Beek was a champion for early screening, yet his death underscores a troubling trend: Colorectal cancer deaths have been rising among Americans under 50 and it is the leading cause of cancer death in this age group. Below is a Q&A with two of our colorectal cancer experts, Drs. Sheetal Kircher and Vitaliy Po more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Windy City Victory: ACLJ Secures Major Win as Court Rejects Chicago's Attempt To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Unlawful Arrests of Christian Preachers By Liam Harrell Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant victory in our federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Chicago on behalf of three courageous young Christian street preachers - Brett Raio, Perez Ndi, and Reetik Dhamala. As we've c more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Worldview: Honduras | Olivet The Magazine * RyLeigh Shaul | Honduras Junior RyLeigh Shaul had an eye-opening experience during a week in Honduras partnering with Footsteps Ministries, an organization dedicated to creating better opportunities for the next generation. Led by Erika Moeschke '12/'19 MBA, senior director of alumni relations; Wayne DeBoer, director of development; and Olivia White '2 more PR

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner * The Horizon League Board of Directors announced the selection of Jill Bodensteiner as Commissioner, effective April 15, 2026. Bodensteiner is currently the vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph's University. During her tenure at SJU, Bodensteiner helped to shape intercollegiate athletics policy at the highest levels,  more PR