SANTA BARBARA, California, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * 'Beams of Light in a Dark World': Rural Health Providers Care for Patients with Few Options * This story is part of a series on rural health in the United States and the organizations filling the gaps for patients. Part one of the series can be found here. Dr. Rose Gillin said she always wanted to help people in places where there weren't enough resources. "I wanted to go to a place where there were no doctors and be the doctor," s more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Announces Investment to Upgrade Clinton, Iowa, Corn Processing Facility Corn receiving upgrades to improve farmer delivery experience and reduce wait times * Multimillion-dollar investment in ADM's Clinton, Iowa corn processing facility * Two high-speed receiving pits (25,000 bushels/hour each) to increase capacity * Improvements designed to reduce farmer wait ti more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition have successfully resolved a lawsuit stopping the Trump administration from unlawfully taking homeland security funding away from states that would not comply with the administration's political agenda. In December, the U.S. District Court for the District of  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined their application to Washington state after ruling the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketplace of ideas....'"1 So explained the U.S. Supreme C more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * The Allstate Foundation commits $15M to increase youth-led service across the country * Key takeaways * The Allstate Foundation has a long-standing commitment to youth empowerment, helping young people serve and improve their communities. * Research conducted by The Allstate Foundation in partnership with Gallup found that youth-led service is linked to stronger career readiness, connection  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * One Thousand More Steps: A Simple, Powerful Prescription for Surgical Recovery New study finds that each additional 1,000 steps a patient takes after surgery is linked to fewer complications, a lower readmission rate, and shorter hospital stays Key Takeaways * Each additional 1,000 steps per day after surgery is linked to 18% lower odds of complications, 16% lower odds of readmission, and 6% shorter hospital stays. * Heart rate  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak and Away Partner for a More Premium Travel Experience * The new brand partnership is designed to deliver an increasingly seamless and elevated travel experience - with exclusive access to promotions, products, and more WASHINGTON - Amtrak and Away, two pioneering brands in travel, have teamed up in advance of the summer season to become each other's official luggage and train travel partners. Amtrak continues to report more riders and r more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "President Trump cannot invent powers the law does not give hi more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Art and Design seniors exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -More than 100 seniors in the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will exhibit work that is the culmination of their education. The School of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition opens May 9, with an opening reception from 4-6 p.m., and runs through May 16 at Krannert Art Museum. The exhibition show more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut Trump Administration drops appeal of final order, permanently and fully resolving case in California's favor  OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the successful resolution of a multistate lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from state more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging nine major credit card companies and payment processors ( American Express, Capital One, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block ) to take stronger action to stop their payment networks from being used to sell il more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FROM POLITICALLY MOTIVATED CUT Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the successful resolution of his lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from states based on their compliance with the administration's political agenda. In December, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island gr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court gra more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 8 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Celebration of Learning 2026 showcases student/faculty research From turtle biology and housing reentry research to global economics and Monopoly-inspired lessons on happiness, Augustana's Celebration of Learning 2026 highlighted the curiosity and creativity of students across disciplines. This year's celebration on May 6 included poster presentations, interactive sessions, an art show, panel presentations and special events, including the four below: "Summ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * Behind The Numbers of the National Training Center, U.S. Soccer's New Home The Arthur M. Blank National Training Center features 17 outdoor playing surfaces and 13 regulation-sized natural grass fields * ATLANTA - The Arthur M. Blank National Training Center opens its doors today, and the new home for U.S. Soccer is a brilliant, innovative building that showcases the best in construction and design. Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the country more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 8 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU Falcon Flight Team earns third consecutive trip to nationals Six-day SAFECON competition will challenge students in flying, navigation, safety and simulation events By Branden Ferguson The Bowling Green State University Falcon Flight Team is heading back to the national stage, earning a spot at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition for the third consecutive year. Team members will travel to Moline, Illinois, for the 202 more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Big stage, bigger voice: Student scores lead role in Chicago * Chicago Summer Opera 2026, a renowned non-profit organization that is specialized in intensive training program for emerging artists, is committed to offering exceptional training to talented performers while delivering accessible, high-quality productions to the community. The program focuses on role preparation, vocal technique, dramatic training, audition skills, and stage movemen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.1 percent in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that one year ago, Chicago experienced an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Detroit Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.3 percent in the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that one year ago, Detroit experienced an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 1.4 percent in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that one year ago, Minneapolis experie more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health. The study, published today (May 7) in Molecular Psychiatry, was led by Associate Professor Idan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Receives National Recognition from Energy Coalition ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program won the Stars of Energy Efficiency award in the Power & Utilities category from the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE). The award highlights ComEd's efforts to lower energy costs for customers facing high energy burdens. ASE announced the recognition at its 33rd annual gala May 6 in Washington, DC, where five f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The Citizens Utility Board, a nonpartisan consumer watchdog group that advocates for utility customers, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026 with Illinois Public Interest Research Group: * * * CONSUMER ADVOCATES FILE EXPERT TESTIMONY URGING STATE REGULATORS TO REJECT PEOPLES GAS RATE-HIKE PROPOSAL Windfall bonuses for corporate executives, inflated profit margins, and continued wasteful spending on its failing pipe retirement program are among the litany of unwarranted costs that should be slashed from more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 7 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Daniela Zamora Alviarez selected as USF's 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate * University of South Florida College of Engineering student Daniela Zamora Alviarez has been selected for the Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate Award, which annually recognizes a graduating student who exemplifies the university's values of scholarship, leadership, and service. Selected by a committee formed by the dean of undergraduate studies, the Wilcox Outstan more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 7 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Darling newest member of Miami Board of Trustees * William Darling '90, director of Assistive Technology of Ohio, is the newest appointment to the Miami University Board of Trustees. Darling's term began March 1 and ends on Feb. 29, 2032. Darling earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami in 1990. He was also a member of the university's track and field team. He received a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern Illinois University and a  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail. Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed by a Republican president--has barred the USPS fr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care and FDA Authority * May 07, 2026 [CHICAGO, IL] - This week U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined more than 250 House and all Senate Democrats in filing This link opens in new window or tab. an amicus brief to the Supreme Court more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Filing Amicus Brief To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, And FDA Authority * May 07, 2026 CHICAGO - This week, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined more than 250 House and all Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Edith Rickert: Novelist, Chaucer scholar and WWI code breaker * Assoc. Prof. Emerita Christina von Nolcken liked taking students on "little jaunts," trips to the Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center. There she would show them the famous eight-volume work The Text of the Canterbury Tales, Studied on the Basis of All Known Manuscripts, by scholars and University of Chicago professors John Manly and Edith Rickert, PhD'1899. In all her y more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 7 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Edwardsville Ranked Among Nation's Safest College Towns in America by Research.com * The City of Edwardsville, home to the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has again been ranked nationally as one of the safest college towns in America. In an article "50 Safest College Towns in America for 2026," Research.com ranked Edwardsville as No.14, noting low violent crime rates, community safety and the vibrant atmos more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Delivers on Administration Priorities and President Trump's Executive Orders * WASHINGTON - Over the past 15 months of the second Trump Administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas has undertaken exhaustive efforts to restore evenhanded enforcement of employment civil rights laws on behalf of all Americans, including by delivering on Administration civil rights e more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, May 8 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU - UPI Reach Agreement on a 2-Year Extension The University is pleased to announce that the EIU Chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) have reached a tentative agreement for a 2-year extension of the current agreement. Today, UPI members approved the extension and the Board of Trustees will consider the agreement at their next regularly scheduled June meeting. Following Board approval, the extension will begin on August more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers To help address the growing need for skilled affordable housing developers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), in partnership with member Associated Bank, has awarded $375,000 through its Community First(R) Developer Program (Developer Program) to two nonprofit organizations in Il more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank's ongoing investments and charitable efforts that more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Leo's leadership journey is largely defin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Four UChicago undergraduates awarded 2026 Goldwater Scholarship * University of Chicago third-year students Arthur Costa, Shelley Fernando, Mason McCormack and Vincent Wang have been selected as winners of the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The four undergraduates are among more than 450 winners selected this year for the award, which aims to help STEM students further their research during the last years of their bachelor's studies. The Goldwater Sch more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order resolving antitrust concerns related to a deal between Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar). The consent order requires the divestiture of 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns surrounding Valvoline's acquisition of approximately 200 quick-lube oil change outlets from  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Grant Thornton launches gtap to transform audit delivery across U.S. practice Proprietary, cloud-based infrastructure increases consistency and builds foundation for quality-focused, AI-enabled agentic audit model * The audit and assurance firm of Grant Thornton in the U.S., Grant Thornton LLP, today announced that it has launched gtap, a proprietary audit infrastructure that is redefining h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton releases 2025 ESG report highlighting progress in sustainability, people and governance Report highlights coordinated multinational ESG approach and measurable progress * Grant Thornton has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining progress and priorities across sustainability, people, governance and responsible growth. Titled Building with Inte more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by partner Eric M. Fish: * * * FSMB Sharpens Regulator Focus on Corporate Influence and Oversight of Clinical Decision Making: What Physicians, MSOs, and Investors Need to Know On May 2, 2026, the Federation of State Medical Boards ("FSMB") approved the Report and Recommendations of the Workgroup on the Oversight of Clinical Decision Making ("The FSMB Report"). The FSMB Report is the product of a two-year examination of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-602) on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act (H.R. 5625). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC), requires the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each state and unit of local government that permits the release pending trial on personal recognizance or upon execution of an unsecured appearance  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Recognition Of His Advocacy For Rural Health Care, Durbin Presented With UI Health's Rural Health Hero Award * May 06, 2026 ROCKFORD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today was presented with the Rural Health Hero Award from the University of Illinois College of Medicine's National Center for Rural Health Profession. Durbin accepted the award at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford campus. "I am honored  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Refinery Closures Increase California's Reliance on Fuel Imports * Key Takeaways 1 California is now importing 20% of its gasoline from Asian refineries as it continues to close refineries in the most populous state. 2 In just seven months, California has lost about 17% of its refining capacity with the closure of two refineries, and product imports are up 38% this year. 3 Gasoline prices are about $1.60 per gallon higher than more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Jorie AI Advanced Automation, a healthcare technology firm specializing in AI-driven revenue cycle management and clinical documentation integrity, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter advocates for a fundamental transformation in federal healthcare program integrity by emphasizing proactive, pre-payment fraud detection using modern AI and data analytics. Jor more ST

MACOMB, Illinois, May 7 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Aaliyah Mathis * MACOMB, IL - Meet Aaliyah Mathis, a current Master of Business Administration student at Western Illinois University who has been hired as an Human Resource (HR) intern at Bush McCarthy Corporation. The company, Bush McCarthy Corporation, is where she will begin her professional experience in human resources, marking an exciting step forward in her career. Mathis landed the opportunity after applying to an internshi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Joins NAMI Chicago, The Trevor Project, Other Advocates to Call for Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Services * CHICAGO -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today joined NAMI Chicago, The Trevor Project, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Victory Institute, Ald. Lamont Robinson, Channyn Lynne Parker of Equality Illinois, Nikki Patin of Brave Space Alliance, and other advocates and providers for a tour of NAMI Chicago's call ce more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds to Illinois State Police Investigation Into ICE Killing of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, Renews Calls for Accountability Over Trump Administration Abuses * SCHAUMBURG, IL -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today issued the following statement in response to the Illinois State Police opening an independent investigation into the 2025 killing of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez by an ICE agent in Franklin Park during Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Davids, Moulton Press HHS To Restore LGBTQ+ 988 Crisis Services Following Kennedy Commitment * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) today sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. pressing the Trump Administration to immediately restore the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ specialized se more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 7 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Kyle Hastings Named Inaugural Women's Flag Football Coach * On Monday, May 4, Olivet Nazarene University Athletic Director Justin Glenn announced the hiring of Kyle Hastings as the head coach for the first women's flag football team for its 2027 inaugural season. Hastings' return to Olivet comes full circle as he arrives back to his roots with Tiger Athletics after his days as a student athlete on the ONU football team in the late 1990's, and time s more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, May 8 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Ahmad Sadri on-campus interview airs on CGTN America Linda Blaser CGTN America recently broadcast an interview with Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri about his translation of the Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings. In the hourslong interview with the global media company last October, Sadri helped guide the TV crew on the best locations on campus to film different segments of his discussion with CGTN rep more PR

FULLERTON, California, May 7 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Leading Education Scholar James D. Anderson to Receive Honorary Doctorate * For his significant contributions to academic scholarship and his unwavering commitment to advancing equitable and inclusive education, research scholar James D. Anderson will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Cal State Fullerton's College of Education commencement ceremony on May 18. A longtime higher education leader, Anderson is the Edward more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Victorious in Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs (NEW YORK, N.Y.)-Today the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the Trump administration's tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unlawful. The Liberty Justice Center welcomes the court's decision as a major victory for American busin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the successful resolution of a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding based on states' willingness to divert public safety resources to carry out the administration's immigration enforcement agenda.  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey consumers, families, and businesses. A federal co more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * New Colorado Law Important Step in Reforming Payment Systems On Thursday, Demand Progress applauded the passage of legislation in Colorado that would limit swipe fees, part of a broad effort to break the stranglehold that payment processors and big banks have on the credit card business.  The new law, the Swipe Fee Fairness and Consumer Safeguards Act, bans swipe fees - the money merchants pay to process credit card transacti more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 7 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU professors, alumni from physics and engineering share in $3 million Breakthrough Prize * They might not have walked the red carpet at the star-studded gala dubbed the "Oscars(r) of Science," but three NIU professors and seven of their former students are sharing in a prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prize. The Muon g-2 ring at Fermilab. Photo courtesy of Fermilab To be sure, it's a conversation starter and resume-worthy honor. What's more, each Huski more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Supports Launch of Europe's First Autocallable ETF on Waystone's ETF ICAV platform DUBLIN - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced it has supported the launch of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Waystone ETF ICAV, Waystone's Irish-domiciled white-label multi-manager ETF platform.  The launch of the Calamos Autocallable Income UCITS sub fund introduce more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Honors UL Solutions with 2026 Robert W. Campbell Award * BALTIMORE - The National Safety Council proudly presented UL Solutions with the 2026 Robert W. Campbell Award, which honors organizational excellence in championing environmental, health and safety (EHS) as a fundamental value. "UL Solutions has not only excelled at integrating EHS as a key component of their operations, but in leading innovations that have made a l more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Presents the Networks Catalyst in Safety Award * BALTIMORE - The National Safety Council announced the honorees of the 2025 Networks Catalyst in Safety Award, recognizing the driving forces behind proactive approaches to innovating critical environmental, health and safety (EHS) solutions. The runner-up and winner of the award are: Runner-up Georgia-Pacific The manufacturing company demonstrated their commitment to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PE firms push SEC changes that could move assets into 401(k)s Private equity firms push SEC rule changes to dump unwanted assets on 401K retirement savers  Weakened oversight of form PF and new cross-trading pressure could deepen "bailout" of private equity industry WASHINGTON, DC -The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today warned that recent actions at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and further a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Demands CBP End Detainment and Return Parents of US Citizen Teen with Terminal Cancer * Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the case of Kevin Gonzalez, her 18-year-old constituent with stage 4 colon cancer, whose parents were detained by CBP in Arizona after trying to cross the border to reunite with their son and say goodbye. The statement comes after Congresswoman Ramirez worked more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement on Illinois State Police Launching an Investigation Into the Murder of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez * Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the Illinois State Police investigation that was launched into the murder of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez: "The recently announced investigation by the Illinois State Police into the murder of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez by federal agents  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs EDWARDSVILLE, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural rese more PR

INA, Illinois, May 8 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * RLCF High 5 Scholarship: Honoring the Legacy of Mike and Candee Best Rend Lake College often marks the starting point for lifelong journeys. For Michael "Mike" Best, it also became the place to honor his late wife, Candace "Candee" Best, through a new scholarship. The connection between the Bests and the college runs deep, serving as the starting line for a 54-year marriage and decades of professional success. Both Mike and Candee were graduates of the college and it more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: James Garvey receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award James Garvey is an internationally known scholar and researcher with countless publications and grants to his name and for those accomplishments and his transformative teaching, he has earned recognition as SIU's 2026 university-level Scholar Excellence Award winner. This is one of eight Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards presented by the university to honor faculty and staf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * Seventh Circuit Affirms Extension of Castanon Nava Consent Decree Holding ICE Accountable for Unlawful Warrantless Arrests The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision affirming an October 2025 ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Cummings which extended the Castanon Nava Consent Decree and ordered the release of individuals unlawfully arrested without warrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing objections to the Proposed Rule Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits (FR-6520-P-01). The Network, a longstanding Illinois-based partnership dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence, called for the complete withdrawal of the Proposed Rule due to its potentially harmful effects on housing stabilit more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Continues ACG Houston Deal of the Year Award Streak With Energy and Oilfield Services Recognition * HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke received the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston's Energy & Oilfield Services Deal of the Year Award for its role in representing Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (Adams) in its acquisition by Tres Energy, LLC. This honor follows back-to-back ACG Houston E&P Ups more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer and NBCUniversal Telemundo Extend Spanish-Language Media Rights Agreement Through 2030 Telemundo Remains Exclusive Spanish-Language Home of U.S. Soccer Through 2030; Agreement Covers USMNT, USWNT, and Youth National Teams Across Linear and Digital Platforms in the U.S. and Its Territories * ATLANTA - NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and the U.S. Soccer Federation are doubling down on one of the fastest-growing audiences in American sports, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * Designing for Everyone: Accessibility, Inclusivity at the Core of New National Training Center Power Soccer, Beach Soccer and Futsal are Extended National Team programs that will have their own playing surface at the new Arthur M. Blank National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia * ATLANTA - An integral facet of U.S. Soccer's mission is to make the sport of soccer more accessible to everyone, and the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center brings more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Receives Robert W. Campbell Award from National Safety Council * * National Safety Council (NSC) honors UL Solutions for integrating environmental, health and safety (EHS) practices into its business operations. * The Robert W. Campbell Award is one of the highest NSC rec more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood, Bonamici, Joyce, Kiggans, Merkley, Wicker Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Marking National Nurses Week 2026 * WASHINGTON. - U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood, Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) teamed up with U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution honoring National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week 2026 is celebrated f more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2026 Founder's Medalists * Vanderbilt University recognized the 2026 Founder's Medalists for their remarkable scholarly dedication and outstanding achievements during the Graduates Day event on May 7 as part of the Commencement celebration. Since 1877, the university has awarded a medal to the student graduating with top honors from each of the university's schools and colleges. The award pays tribute to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- VillageMD, Chicago, Illinois, a business support services organization assisting multiple independent physician-led provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter outlines recommendations aimed at enhancing program integrity while safeguarding value-based care models such as the Medicare Shared Savings Program and ACO REACH. VillageMD emp more ST