DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * 2026 CURE highlights student research and engagement at NIU * Undergraduate Research month culminated with the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) at NIU. CURE brought together over 300 students to share 208 research, artistry and engagement projects. 100 judges played a key role by providing students with feedback on their ability to communicate their work in meaningful and engaging ways. CURE offers students the opportun more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A punk rock guide to thinking critically * "Thinking Critically About What Matters: A Punk Rock Guide," published by ALA Editions, lays out an original perspective on critical thinking, defined as the values-based decision-making process of (i) making up our own minds about what matters in life and (ii) making choices in the real world based on our own authentically chosen values. Kevin Klipfel and Lyndsay Klipfel def more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following statement on May 11, 2026, by President Michelle A. Behnke: * * * Fair and equal access to the ballot is fundamental to the rule of law Our nation is confronting a profound test of its commitment to representative democracy and equal justice under the law. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, concerning the Voting Rights Act of 1965, legislatures in several states are moving aggressively to redraw districts in ways likel more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC, Coast Guard to host Risk Mitigation Series Webinar May 13 * The U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat & Yacht Council will host the next installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series, "Be Informed and Prepared: Emerging Technologies and Inspections," on May 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT. The free virtual event will bring together experts from ABYC, the Coast Guard and the marine industry to dis more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.'s work with AI in Education at Oxford University As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing. * As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing. For Noosha Mehdian, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * After 20 Years, South Chicago TIFs Show Limits of a Core Development Tool * CHICAGO -While Chicago's tax-increment financing (TIF) districts collectively held a $3 billion fund balance in 2023 alone, two South Chicago TIF districts, South Chicago and Commercial Avenue, generated just $26.5 million and $32.2 million, respectively, over more than two decades. The stark gap is at the heart of a new study from Loyola University Chicago's Institut more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Launches (re)think your brain to Drive Early Action on Brain Health * -Grounded in science, the initiative provides everyday actions that support brain health and may help reduce the risk of dementia. - The Alzheimer's Association today announced the launch of (re)think your brain (tm), a new science-based initiative designed to move people from brain health awareness to action. The initiative ex more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA, health groups urge Congress to bolster No Surprises Act * CHICAGO -In a letter (PDF) to congressional leaders today, the American Medical Association (AMA), 50 state medical societies and 46 healthcare groups announced support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act. The legislation (H.R. 4710/S. 2420) responds to the widespread problem of health plans fail more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Reminds Customers to Use Caution with Ladders and Lifts Near Power Lines This Spring * Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project Key takeaways: * Spring projects raise the risk of electrical accidents, especially when using ladders or lifts near overhead power lines. * Distance is key: Always look up and keep ladders, tools, and equipment at least 10 feet more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Hospital Association, representing nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations, along with over 270,000 affiliated physicians and 2 million nurses and caregivers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's revised Medicare Part C and D Reporting Requirements. The AHA emphasized the role these reporting data play in enabling CMS to conduct effective oversight, monitoring, and compliance activities within the Medicare Adv more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Are randomized controlled trials harming nonprofits? * In the 1940s, medical researchers began using randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of health interventions. In RCTs, researchers create randomly assigned treatment and control groups, administering the potential remedy to only the first group, and comparing how the participants fared. This method, with its promise to tease apart cause and effect, had such seductive explanatory power  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Baseless Attempt by Trump Administration to Access Medical Records on Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a motion to quash the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s subpoena against Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) seeking information regarding the provision of gende more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES FORMER ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT WITH ALLEGED PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FRAUD * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul is alleging a Will County woman fraudulently received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for more than $20,000 while employed by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The Attorney General's office charged Jamilah Franklin, 48, of Joliet, with o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY BUSINESS FOR MULTISTATE CONSUMER FRAUD SCHEME * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against B.E.S.T. GDR LLC, doing business as Premium Home Service, and its Chief Executive Officer Yosef Bernath, alleging the business created thousands of online business profiles for home repair companies that did not exist. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter up: ESPN exclusively presents every pitch of the NCAA Softball Regionals on the #RoadToWCWS * * ESPN slated to air more than 100 games across networks, May 15-17 * 7Innings Live set to bring fans whiparound coverage all three days * All games streaming on the ESPN App, with select matchups exclusive to ESPN+ The 2026 Road to the Women's College World Series swings into action Friday, May 15 as ESPN netw more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 12 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CIAT launches CompTIA SecAI+ bootcamps focused on AI-driven cyber defense skills Intensive one-week program debuts this month * NATIONAL CITY, Calif. - California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT), in cooperation with CompTIA, will launch a new intensive education program this month that melds artificial intelligence and cybersecurity skills. CIAT's CompTIA SecAI+ Bootcamp is designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to master AI security speci more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * City Officials Admit: We Shut Him Down for His Message - ACLJ Files To Hold the City Accountable By Nathan Moelker Imagine being told by your own government that your voice isn't allowed. That's exactly what happened in Carbondale, where a pro-life advocate was shut down simply for what he believes. A Carbondale, Illinois city official told a pro-life advocate to his face that city leaders were shutting him down because of his message - and that  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Correct Craft's Thomas Bates on Why a More Focused Approach Is Key to Growing Boating * In a recent video, Thomas Bates, Chief Revenue Officer at Correct Craft and a member of the industry-appointed Discover Boating Advisory Group, underscores a clear priority for the industry: focus resources where they will have the greatest impact and work together to grow boating. Bates emphasizes that with limited m more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 11 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Inspired Graduates to Follow their Dreams (Pt. 1) * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 (This is the first of a two-part series profiling students taking part in California State University, Northridge's 2026 commencement ceremonies. Part two will be released tomorrow.) It's easy to tell someone to follow their dreams. But the path is not always straight forward. Sometimes life more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU: If Governor Pritzker's Budget Complied with Evidence-Based Formula, CPS would have a $1 Billion Surplus * CHICAGO, IL - New reports outline a potential billion-dollar deficit at CPS if Governor Pritzker and the Democratic supermajority do not prioritize school funding and bring the state into compliance with the 2017 evidence-based formula. Instead, the governor is advancing a megaprojects bill that's already passed the Ho more PR

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Court to hear legal challenge to Trump administration mandates for coal-fired power plants that increase electric bills and harm public health This Friday, a key legal challenge to the Trump administration's repeated "emergency" orders keeping Michigan's Campbell coal plant online will finally be heard by a panel of judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals -- nearly a year after the plant was first forced to operate past its planned more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following Weekly Reflections by Superintendent Michelle Reid: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What another fantastic FCPS week we get to experience. There continue to be so many exciting activities going on all across this amazing school division. And so, I wish each of you all the best this coming week. If you are a mother, Happy Mother's Day!! As this weekend comes to a close, I trust you will have an opportunity to find and savor both quiet and abundantly joyful moments in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said it plans to terminate the receiverships for two failed banks in Utah and Illinois after completing the liquidation of their assets and determining the proceedings no longer serve a purpose. The notice, published May 6 in the Federal Register, covers the receiverships for America West Bank in Layton, Utah, and Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago, Illinois. According to the FDIC, America West Bank entered receivership on May 1, 2009, while Washington Federal  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * New NICU Leave For Illinois Workers Starts June 1: Is Your Business Prepared? Businesses operating in Illinois will soon have to provide unpaid, job protected leave to employees with children in a neonatal intensive care unit under a new state law. Illinois employers with 16 or more employees should start to prepare now for The Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, which is set to take effect on June 1. Employees at covered busine more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses * The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for fraudulently creating thousands of fake online business listings for home repair companies to deceive consumers into thinking they w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act * ALBANY, NY - Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Senator Michelle Hinchey today gathered state lawmakers, frontline community leaders, and environmental advocates at the State Capitol to call for passage of the New York Corporate Catastrophe Act ( A10210/S9159 ) this session. The bill would create a new criminal offense in New York's Penal  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * Healthcare, legal experts to convene May 20 for ABA 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference Legal practitioners, regulators, scholars and healthcare industry stakeholders will meet May 20 to discuss legal and regulatory developments shaping the healthcare sector during the American Bar Association 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference in Washington, D.C. During the one-day meeting, a roundtable of leading economists will discuss the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued a notice regarding membership changes involving The Open Group L.L.C., an international research and standards consortium operating under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice, published May 8 in the Federal Register, disclosed additions and withdrawals involving companies and organizations participating in the venture. The filing was submitted Nov. 13, 2025, to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Ac more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * MakuSafe Named 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Winner * BALTIMORE - The National Safety Council announced MakuSafe as the winner of the 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, an annual competition showcasing technologies designed to address some of the most serious risks facing workers today - a core focus of NSC. Hosted by the Work to Zero initiative at the NSC Safety Summit, this year's challenge conc more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 11 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital partner on Nursing Scholars Program to support future nurses * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH), part of Memorial Health, have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the nursing workforce in Central Illinois while expanding opportunities for Millikin Nursing students. The Decatur Memorial Foundation/Millikin University Nursing Scholars Program will provide si more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 11 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University to honor Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement on May 17 * DECATUR, Ill. - More than 250 Millikin University graduates from the Class of 2026 will be honored during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Two Commencement ceremonies will be held to recognize graduates from Millikin's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Millikin community members unable to attend in  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU faculty members earn promotions, tenure * The NIU Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to approve promotion and tenure for 40 NIU faculty members. This is a significant accomplishment as a faculty member; the process includes evaluation of the individual's teaching, service and scholarship to NIU and their profession. "Faculty are a key component to a vibrant university-mentoring and inspiring students, advancing knowledge through research  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Testifies Before USTR on Section 301 Investigation * On Thursday, NMMA testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and several other federal agencies, in response to its Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. NMMA focused on the importance of providing businesses with certainty between key trading partners and the ind more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more. Sometimes, these changes can feel scary or concerning for how they will impact the future. However, the needs that people have -- forming connections, providing help, exercising effective decision-making -- have r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Real Estate Partner Kate Pennartz Joins Troutman Pepper Locke in Dallas Office * DALLAS - Troutman Pepper Locke has added Kate Pennartz as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas, further strengthening the firm's nationally recognized real estate platform and expanding its capabilities in one of the country's most active development markets. Pennartz joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Holland & Knight and b more PR

SEATTLE, May 12 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Rome travel guide: Employee advice for your next trip to Italy's capital city Nobody knows travel quite like an airline employee, and Rome is no exception. From navigating ancient ruins to discovering Italian culture and language, these firsthand tips from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air employees will help any traveler make the most of their first - or return - trip to the Eternal City. In this guide * What to  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * School of Nursing Faculty named to Illinois Fellowship * Anitha Saravanan, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Northern Illinois University, has been selected as a 2026-2027 Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Fellow. The IIN Fellowship is a competitive, statewide program that brings together faculty leaders from across Illinois to develop innovative, community-engaged solutions to pressing societal challenges. "I am honored to be selected  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Senior Design Showcase launches Huskies beyond classroom into industry * On the surface, this weekend's commencement ceremony signaled the next step for nearly 200 graduating NIU engineering students. But inside the NIU Convocation Center on May 1, the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology's Senior Design Showcase made one thing clear: for these Huskies, those professional journeys are already underway. In all, 197 seniors across 60 tea more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 11 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Shon Herrick named Vice President for Development * Shon Herrick has been named vice president for development at Furman University following a national search. He has served as interim vice president for development since November 2024 and steps into the permanent role effective immediately. Herrick has been in higher education advancement for 30 years, a career that began at Furman University in annual giving and later serving as a major gifts offic more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact private sector businesses. Note that these laws i more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, May 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago CHICAGO - Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today assembled the highest law enforcement leadership from the entire federal apparatus in the Chicagoland region for a historic, first-of-its-kind summit to discuss collaborative efforts to oversee imp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * US Beauty Market Delivers Steady First Quarter Growth, Circana Reports Value consciousness, treatment led demand, and digital acceleration shape performance * U.S. beauty industry performance was nearly on par across both the prestige and mass retail sides of the business in the first quarter (Q1) of the year. Prestige retail dollar sales grew by +6% to $8.1 billion in  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 12 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS Bloomberg lab connects high school students to careers Author: Blake Wood During the spring semester 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management welcomed 35 high school students from across central Illinois to campus for hands-on learning experiences using Bloomberg Terminals in its new Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab. Students from Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville, more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 12 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS celebrates 55th annual commencement Author: Blake Wood The University of Illinois Springfield held its 55th annual commencement during two ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. Out of the 1,561 students eligible to graduate, 1,020 participated in the ceremonies. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony included graduates from the College of Health, Science and Technology and the Colleg more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU-QC Engineering Students Celebrate Success of Senior Projects * The WIU-QC Engineering Senior Projects showcase the culmination of years of learning, collaboration and hands-on problem solving. Each project represents the creativity, persistence and technical skill of our graduating seniors as they apply their knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. We are proud to highlight the work of multiple student teams whose efforts reflect bot more PR