CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * From Nebraska research lab to Chicago conference: Psy.D. student Autumn Hanson's journey Autumn Hanson presented her neuropsychology-based research at the 13th annual Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training (ACEPT) Conference at National Louis University on May 1, where she placed third overall. * Originally from a small town in Nebraska, first-year Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology student Autumn Hanson took her undergraduate res more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Personally Calling DHS Secretary Mullin, Duckworth Announces Military Spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega Has Been Released from ICE Detention * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Duckworth (D-IL) announced the release of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega from ICE detention after the Senator personally called U.S. Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin this week advocating on Ms. Rivera Ortega's behalf. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces 2026 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards * The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Public Library Directors Association of Alabama as the recipient of the 2026 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Deborah Caldwell-Stone as the recipient of the 2026 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award;  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Q3 FY26 Financial Results with Improved Margins and $426M or 218% Year-Over-Year Net Income Growth * Ascension today announced strong financial results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending March 31, 2026, reporting net income of positive $621 million. These results reflect continued progress in operational efficiency, expanded access to care, and the organization's ongoing commit more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of National Emission Standards for Ethylene Oxide * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal, which rolls back national standards for emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from commercial sterilization facilities. These facilities  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION AGAINST EPA'S PROPOSAL TO GUT NATIONAL LIMITS ON TOXIC ETHYLENE OXIDE POLLUTION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. According to the EPA's own assessment, EtO is a known human ca more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 15 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * New book honors late SIU alum's legacy on Leadership Development Program Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William "Will" Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, who is the focus of a new book. Bruce DeRuntz, director of the more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Class of 2026 * As members of the Class of 2026 prepare to receive their diplomas, we wanted to highlight some of the many outstanding graduates from this year. In the first of a two-part series, meet 14 Pirate graduates who reflected on their time at Seton Hall University as they move into the world ready to lead with intention and impact. Graduating students, help us take part in the excitement! Share your most memorable #SetonHa more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, ma more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Recognizes Ferrero for Achievements in Energy Savings and Sustainability * ComEd and Ferrero today celebrated significant energy savings, sustainability achievements and partnership through the award-winning ComEd Energy Efficiency (EE) Program. Through energy-saving projects and operational improvements at its Franklin Park, Ill. manufacturing facility that began in 2020, Ferrero has saved nearly 8.5 million kilo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Danny K. Davis Statement on the Retirement Announcement of Congressman Steve Cohen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Danny K. Davis today issued the following statement regarding Congressman Steve Cohen's announcement that he will not seek reelection to the United States House of Representatives: Congressman Steve Cohen has dedicated his life to public service and social justice, and his retirement marks the conclusion of an extraordi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez on Republican Targeting of Trans Youth, Subpoena of Chicago Public School Leadership * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after Republicans in the House Education and Workforce Committee subpoenaed the CEO of Chicago Public Schools to testify at a hearing targeting trans youth. "I often say that fascism requires a public enemy. Whether it is immigrants, Black voter more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Cook County Passes Resolution Urging Illinois Legislature to Crack Down on DIY Machine Guns * As Cook County Leaders Take Action to Protect Residents, Illinois Legislature Gun Violence Prevention Caucus Continues to Stall Critical Legislation with Only Days Left in Session CHICAGO - Yesterday, the Cook County Board passed a resolution urging the Illinois legislature to advance HB 4471/SB 2801, legislation to stop the sale of hand more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * Dean Morrison Named Director of Alternative Delivery PITTSBURGH, PA -- Benesch is pleased to announce Dean Morrison, PE has been named our next Director of Alternative Delivery. Dean will lead the pursuit of new alternative delivery project opportunities and ensure Benesch is able to leverage our company-wide experience in this growing market. Dean is a seasoned project leader with over thirty years of experience. He has successfully del more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth and Baldwin Urge FAA to Review How Reduced Crew Size Impacts Emergency Evacuation Standards and Passenger Safety After a series of high-profile emergency evacuations over the last year, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)-authors of the EVAC Act in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 -today called on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford to provide a status update on the implementati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Reaches Early $5.5 Million Resolution With Central Transport Over Nationwide Sex Discrimination in Hiring * Settles federal lawsuit alleging trucking company failed to hire female truck drivers for at least ten years nationwide PHOENIX - Central Transport, LLC, a nationwide trucking company based in Warren, Michigan with over 200 regional and local facilities, will pay $5.5 million to resolve a federal lawsuit charging the compa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Exelon Secures $13 Million in Savings for Natural Gas Customers Advocacy for customers reflects the Exelon Promise, a commitment to keep bills as low as possible amid rising energy costs * Exelon today announced that approximately $13 million will be returned to natural gas customers in the form of refunds and lower long-term costs, following the successful resolution of a multi-year federal pipeline rate case that would have increase more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, of Houston, Texas, to become a savings and loan holding company by acquiring National Bancorp Holdings, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquiring The Federal Savings Bank, both of Chicago, Illinois, as required by law. For media inquiries, please email media@ more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve National High School Fed Challenge Selected Papers Announced * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Dallas, and Richmond today announced the results of this year's High School Fed Challenge, an academic paper competition. The competition, now in its 31st year, is open to high school teams across the nation. In this competition, student teams research and analyze an economic theme, then write podcast scripts reflecti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * FOP Honors Fallen Officers at the National Memorial Service in Washington, D.C. * Washington, DC - Today, the National Fraternal Order of Police and its National Auxiliary will host thousands of law enforcement officers, surviving family members, and friends of slain officers on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to honor the 191 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on New Leadership at the Federal Reserve * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), the top Democrat on the House Financial Institutions Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding Kevin Warsh taking over as Chair of the Federal Reserve: "Today, Kevin Warsh takes over for Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. He has big shoes to fill. "As Chair, Jerome Powell provided a steady hand that was unaf more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 15 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in Morocco * HIGH POINT, N.C., May 15, 2026 - High Point University student Emerson Siefken, a rising senior and Air Force ROTC cadet from Saint Paul, Minnesota, has received the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship to study modern Arabic in Morocco. An initiative of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Boren Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students to support the study of languages c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Littelfuse Expands Its Shock Block(R) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Series with the SB4000 New compact GFCI device offers protection for systems with a maximum full load current up to 30A. * ROSEMONT, Ill -- Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a leader in developing smart solutions that enable safe and efficient electrical energy transfer, expands its Industrial Shock Block Series to help protect workers from electric more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Accessories Pavilion Returns to ICAST 2026 * The Marine Accessories Pavilion (MAP) returns to ICAST 2026, taking place July 14-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. As the world's premier sportfishing trade show and one of the recreational fishing industry's largest annual gatherings, ICAST brings together manufacturers, retailers, distributors, media, and industry leaders from aroun more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Markup Action: Committee Advances Key Mental Health, Accountability, and Oversight Bills to the Full House as part of GOP Agenda Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, led by Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), reported out 16 bills to be eligible for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Remarks on each of these bills can be found here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown launches FundFinance.com, a dedicated resource center for the global fund finance market Mayer Brown announced the launch of FundFinance.com, a comprehensive online resource center dedicated to the fund finance market. The platform aggregates legal updates, structural analysis, market data, and educational content for lenders, sponsors, investors, and counsel active in subscription credit facilities, NAV lending, hybrid more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 15 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * Meet Carthage's 2025-26 faculty and staff honorees * At a year-end reception on May 12, Carthage College honored numerous employees for their dedication and excellence throughout 2025-26. Distinguished Teaching Award Jennifer Clark, an assistant professor of economics, received this year's Distinguished Teaching Award. Created in 1967, it remains Carthage's most prestigious faculty honor. After several years as an adjunct instructor, more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 15 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Office of Student Engagement Celebrates its Student Leaders * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement announced their individual, program and organization award winners 2025-26 academic year. Reagan Erickson, senior Speech Pathology and Audiology student from Geneseo, IL, was awarded the William E. Brattain Award for her work this past year. This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated out more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026 * Paolo Cherchi, a scholar of Romance philology whose work shaped the study of medieval and early modern literature, died April 4 in Chicago, surrounded by family. He was a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. A member of the University of Chicago community for nearly four decades, Cherchi was known for his prodigious scholarship and his expansive intellectual generosity.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, or teach English in countrie more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Members Elect Three PJM Board Members Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco Newly Elected To Serve Three-Year Terms; Margaret Loebl Reelected to Serve Additional Three-Year Term * PJM Interconnection announced today that its members have elected Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco to serve three-year terms on the PJM Board of Managers. Member more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Margarita Devlin, principal deputy under secretary of Veterans Affairs for benefits, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve veteran's access to care: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) S. 3988 Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act Summary: Section 2 of the bill would amend 38 U.S.C. Sec. 1706 by adding a new subsection (d). The proposed subsection (d)(1) would require VA, in managing the provision of hospita more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez leads 31 members of Congress to Demand Trump End Unlawful Plans in Cuba, Stops Usage of Guantanamo Bay for Immigration Detention This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, led 31 members of Congress to demand that the Trump administration end the use of the Guantanamo Bay naval base for immigrant detention and cease any unlawful plans for military action against Cuba. The members argue  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 23 colleagues issued a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche opposing a President Trump's executive order regarding federal election voting rules: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 To: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: On March 31, President Trump signed an executive or more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * ROCKFORD, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that Adylene Montoya, a senior at Jefferson High School in Rockford, is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois' 17th District. Adylene's piece, Big Kid, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year. Montoya's artwork explores the emotional experience of growing up too quickly more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Trade Policy Update: Key Developments for Recreational Marine Manufacturers * NMMA continues to monitor and engage administration officials and policymakers on the latest trade and tariff developments. Below is a recap of the latest developments with more on the horizon. CIT Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs (for plaintiffs) * Last week, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) struck down the admin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman eMerge and Rising Star Mary Marshall Easley Take Top Honors, With Troutman Pepper Locke Talent Earning Multiple Nods at 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke's eDiscovery, AI, and Data Government practice, Troutman eMerge, clinched the Best Legal Innovation award, and associate Mary Marshall Easley was named an "On the Rise in North Carolina" winner at the 2026 Southeastern Legal Award more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * University of North Texas Libraries (Denton, TX) and Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD) selected as 2026 recipients of the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries * The American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries.  more PR

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT honors notable alumni with first annual 10 Under 10 Awards The University of North Texas Alumni Association, in partnership with the GOLD Alumni Network, proudly hosted the first annual 10 Under 10 Awards April 17, 2026. The awards celebrate exceptional alumni within 10 years of graduation who exemplify the Mean Green spirit by already making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. The honorees are leaders advancing in their pro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Brian Dempsey, director of government affairs at the Wounded Warrior Project, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on legislation to strengthen veteran's access to care: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - thank you for the opportunity to submit Wounded Warrior Project's views on pending legislation. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was founded to connect, serve, and em more PR