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News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for 2026-04-07 ( 24 items )  
AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Trump Admin's 2027 Budget Calls Out AFC, Slashes HIV, Health, and Housing Funding (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following statement on April 6, 2026, by Timothy S. Jackson, senior director of policy and advocacy: * * * Trump Admin's 2027 Budget Calls Out AFC, Slashes HIV, Health, and Housing Funding On Friday, April 3, the Trump administration released its Fiscal Year 2027 discretionary budget. In budgeting, it's often said that you "shouldn't tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I'll tell you  more PR

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump to Block Election Interference (10)
DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting more PR

FAA Updates Flight Procedures to Enhance Airspace Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes more PR

FDIC to Terminate Receivership for Citizens National Bank (10)
WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced its intent to terminate the receivership of Citizens National Bank, Macomb, Illinois. FDIC has completed the liquidation of assets for the institution. FDIC will issue a final dividend payment to proven creditors, provided funds are available and in accordance with the law. Officials determined that maintaining the receivership no longer serves a useful purpose. Consequently, the receivership is scheduled to clo more PR

Hyatt and Brigade Group Announce Plans for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt and Brigade Group Announce Plans for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli * Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR to deliver exceptional beachfront experiences and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli will offer spacious and well-equipped accommodations for short or long-term stays Chicago, IL, April 6, 2026 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:  more PR

Influenza Vaccine Effective in Reducing Hospitalizations, Outpatient Visits of Children With Influenza: Study (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Influenza Vaccine Effective in Reducing Hospitalizations, Outpatient Visits of Children With Influenza: Study * A Pediatrics study found the influenza vaccine was 34% to 60% effective in preventing hospitalizations and outpatient visits of children with influenza during three flu seasons between 2021-2024. The study, "Pediatric Vaccine Effectiveness against Influenza more PR

Iowa Education Dept.: Iowa's Class of 2025 Graduation Rate Reaches 88.8%, Exceeding Prepandemic Graduation Rates and Showing Significant Gains Across Student Groups (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 7 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Iowa's Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across student groups Dropout rates declined, with fewer students dropping out now than before the pandemic * Iowa's high school graduation rate increased half of a percentage point, reaching 88.8% for the graduating class of 2025, according to figures r more PR

IRS Issues Notice on 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul more PR

ITC Schedules Final Phase of China Amino Acid Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations regarding animal feed-grade l-lysine imports from China. This action follows a determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce that these amino acid products are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation seeks to determine if the domestic industry is injured or if its establishment is delayed by thes more PR

JULY 14-17: National Marine Manufacturers Association Member Opportunities at Marine Accessories Pavilion, Returning to ICAST 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Member Opportunities at Marine Accessories Pavilion, Returning to ICAST 2026 * ICAST-the world's premier sportfishing trade show-returns July 14-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of the global fishing industry this year. NMMA is offering members the unique opportunity to stand out by ex more PR

Latest Outboard Engine Trends Report Shows Shift to Higher Horsepower Continues (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Business] (TNSxrep) -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Latest Outboard Engine Trends Report Shows Shift to Higher Horsepower Continues * NMMA released its annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, offering a comprehensive look at one of the recreational boating industry's closely watched segments. In 2025, U.S. outboard engine sales more PR

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: New York City Can't Afford Both Big Pensions and Free Buses (10)
NEW YORK, April 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 6, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * New York City Can't Afford Both Big Pensions and Free Buses Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pensio more PR

Michael Mestitz Recognized by National LGBTQ+ Bar Association (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Mestitz Recognized by National LGBTQ+ Bar Association * International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Michael Mestitz has been recognized among the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Michael is a member of the firm's Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation and Government & Regulatory Lit more PR

National FOP Welcomes Remarks by FBI Director Patel on Those Who Target Law Enforcement Officers for Violence (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * National FOP Welcomes Remarks by FBI Director Patel on Those Who Target Law Enforcement Officers for Violence * Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who issued a strong warning to individuals who attack law enforcement officers, dur more PR

NBA Group to Host Nashville Fundraiser Ahead of Annual Conference (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * NBA Group to Host Nashville Fundraiser Ahead of Annual Conference The Judicial Council of the National Bar Association (NBA) will host a reception and fundraiser on April 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. CDT at the law offices of Baker Donelson to support several events planned for the NBA's annual conference, which will take place July 25 through Aug. 1 in Nashv more PR

Northern Illinois University: Huskie Trek Talks to Honor Bold Ideas for a Third Year (10)
DEKALB, Illinois, April 7 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Huskie Trek Talks to honor bold ideas for a third year At NIU, ideas don't sit idle. They spark bold conversations, partnerships, programs and tools that change lives. On April 18, 2026, ideas will take center stage at the Third Annual Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion, spotlighting the newest voices in campus innovation while directly fueling the next wave of research and impact through philanthropic  more PR

NSC Study Highlights Benefits of Workplace Injury Prevention Technology (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Study Highlights Benefits of Workplace Injury Prevention Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Workers who use technology to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on the job report real benefits: reduced concern about injury, improved posture and greater awareness of risks that lead to pain and strain. This conclusion comes from new National Safety Council research that puts  more PR

PCS Joint Task Force becomes Personal Property Activity (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * PCS Joint Task Force becomes Personal Property Activity * SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois - The War Department Personal Property Activity recently marked a significant milestone: moving from a Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to becoming a permanent, enduring organization that is dedicated to supporting military personnel, DOW civilians and their more PR

Press start to change your mind (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Press start to change your mind * Imagine a video game where you're a squirrel in a beautiful forest, gathering acorns to prepare for the winter. At first, collecting them is satisfying. But then a narrator warns you: acorns with sap attract predators. Now you need to clean every one. The pressure mounts. You realize you need to clean more and more acorns if you want to survive the winter. It becomes more PR

Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System Becomes First Veterans Affairs Site to Join ALZ-NET (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System Becomes First Veterans Affairs Site to Join ALZ-NET * - Collaboration aims to improve care for Veterans living with Alzheimer's disease - CHICAGO and CHARLESTON, SC - The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina, is the first VA site to join the Alzheimer's Network for Treatment and Diagn more PR

SCHNEIDER REINTRODUCES BILL EXPANDING FMLA TO COVER LOSS OF A CHILD (10)
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER REINTRODUCES BILL EXPANDING FMLA TO COVER LOSS OF A CHILD * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), along with Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Sean Casten (IL-06), introduced the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act, a bill to ensure that parents who have lost a child are entitled to 12 weeks of bereavement leave under the Family and Medi more PR

Ten librarians receive prestigious 2026 I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Ten librarians receive prestigious 2026 I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year's 10 recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2026 honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public, and school libraries wh more PR

Triple-I Launches Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin (10)
NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Launches Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin * MALVERN, Pa., April 7, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has deployed comprehensive awareness campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin, underscoring the impact of lawsuit abuse on consumer costs and outlining the need for tort reform. The campaigns utilize digital display ad more PR

Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas * The Georgian, Hotel 1000, Cayo Levantado Resort and The Clayfield to join the growing portfolio of distinctive independent hotels in 2026 CHICAGO (April 6, 2026) - As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10 th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporati more PR