CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * "Leverest Relationship Tracker": McDermott retains top spot as advisor on Acquisition Financing in the DACH Region * McDermott Will & Schulte maintains its leading position in advising on acquisition financing in the DACH region. For the fourth time in a row, the "Leverest Relationship Tracker," published in FINANCE magazine, has named McDermott Will & Schulte as the law firm most sought after by banks and d more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * 11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 Eleven University of Iowa students -- all Iowa natives -- have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizations, and conducting research and graduate studies.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Engagement agreements allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's services The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today clarifying the permissible terms of an engagement agreement allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Advances Protein Innovation with New Ingredient Solutions * ADM expands portfolio with eight diverse, regionally sourced soy and pea protein solutions, supporting global customers CHICAGO-ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced its continued investment in protein innovation with the launch of eight new protein products in North America and Europe, reinforcing its commitme more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution * May 19, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After 80 days of Donald Trump's unjustified war of choice in Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will join U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Andy Kim (D-NJ)-along with Senate Democrat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA files reply brief in Supreme Court petition to vacate Biden-Administration ban on natural gas furnaces, commercial water heaters * The American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association today filed a reply brief in their petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to grant, vacate and remand the Biden Administration Department of Energy's costly rule banning commonly used natural gas fu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA statement on HHS removing vice chairs of USPSTF * Statement attributable to: Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association "The AMA is extremely concerned by today's HHS decision to remove the vice-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The task force serves an essential, non-partisan role in making evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services and screenin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA urges action on Medicare payment reform at House hearing * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) is reiterating calls for Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to stabilize Medicare physician payment and preserve affordable, community-based care. Today's House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MAC more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service expressing opposition to a recently issued proposed regulation concerning allocations of funds for tax-exempt refunding bonds under section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code. The agency published the proposed amendment to Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.148-6(d)(1)(ii), intending to clarify the timing and source of funds that may be allocated to expenditures for projects financed by tax-e more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Insurance Office addressing the effectiveness of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The letter responds to the Treasury's request for information published in the Federal Register, focusing on TRIP's role in sustaining terrorism risk insurance availability and affordability. APCIA, representing insurers of home, auto, and business policies nationwide, emphasized that TRIP continues to pr more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * As Congress Votes on Blank Check for ICE and CBP, NPNA Warns: Reckless Priorities Endanger American Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As Members of Congress gather to vote on a reckless budget reconciliation package that would endanger communities nationwide, The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed $72 billion of additional funding to Immigration and Customs Enforc more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers * North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.  The new rule, created by the Department of Educ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES KANE COUNTY MAN WITH THEFT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR HOME SERVICES NOT RENDERED * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Elgin, Illinois man with defrauding the state out of more than $44,000 for personal assistant home services he allegedly did not provide. The Attorney General's office charged Mike Michareune, 54, in the Cook County Circuit Court with one count of vendor fraud and two co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING HIS OFFICE'S ABILITY TO DEFEND WORKPLACE RIGHTS HEADED TO GOVERNOR'S DESK * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois Senate's passage of his legislation to support his office's efforts to combat workplace rights violations. House Bill 4725, sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino and Rep. Jay Hoffman, was approved with bipartisan support and will now go to the governor fo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST CELEBRATES AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTRACT WITH MARION AIRPORT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion. B eginning later this summer, the airline will operate 12 round trips per week between Marion and Chicago 's O'Hare International Airport using 65-passenger r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Chicago Historical Society, Illinois, and its affiliate, the Chicago History Museum, Illinois, intend to repatriate a Native American funerary object connected to the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the cultural item is a silver armlet purchased by the Chicago Historical Society in 1920 from the estate of Charles F. Gunther. Museum records cited in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Onder and Deluzio Lead Colleagues in Calling for Stronger Oversight of Missouri River Management * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers calling for the creation of an Inland Navigation Construction Organization (INCO) within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters to coordinate inland waterway infrastructure projects at more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Court Rules for Small Businesses, Dismisses Case Threatening Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Coalition of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses and Trade Organizations Triumphs After Intervening to Defend Equity Department of Transportation Program * Frankfurt, Ky. - A U.S. District Court in t more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * Distribution Leaders Share Real-World CRM Implementation Lessons When evaluating CRM, the technology itself is rarely the hardest part. The real challenge is changing how sales teams work, building processes that support adoption, and creating a system people will actually use. That was the central theme of a recent episode of ASA's Embracing the Future podcast, where ASA Director of Innovation and Technology Nils Swensen spoke with Charlie P more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors By Camille Norton, NASEO On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the awardees of $94 million in funding to spur the deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs). The funding for the eight companies selected through the Generation III+ SMR Pathway to Deployment Program will support nuclear licensing, supply more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Seante Colleagues in Voting to Advancing War Powers Resolution and Curtail Iran War Powers * May 19, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined her Senate colleagues in advancing a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. In addition to Duckworth, the resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Ada more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $316 Million for Cleaner Water in Illinois * May 20, 2026 New federal funding comes through Duckworth's efforts to get lead out of our drinking water and clean up water systems nationwide [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will receive $295,551,000 in grant funding to help  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On The Trump Administration, Supreme Court's Continued Attacks On Voting Rights During A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * May 19, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais : Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Aga more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies * May 19, 2026 Durbin: "The President is making sure that those who fought to undermine a free and fair election and those who attacked this Capitol building cash in-not the hardworking families of America who are struggling mightily to get by." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * May 20, 2026 During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin also denounced the Trump loyalists appearing in Committee today including two circuit nominees, nominee to be Inspector General in DOJ WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Against The Trump Administration's Efforts To Restrict Americans' Voting Rights & The Recent Supreme Court Decision To Gut The VRA * May 20, 2026 Durbin: "Across this country, Republican lawmakers and litigators are using every trick in the book to rig the rules of the game. Why? They're afraid of losing in November." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy To Intervene And Push Back On FDA Allowing Flavored Vapes That Harm Our Children * May 20, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to push back on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent misguided decisions regarding kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes. Those actions inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Pressley Reintroduce Bill To End Federal Death Penalty * Today's reintroduction is particularly important given last month's announcement by Trump's DOJ that it was bringing back firing squads & searching for methods to return to the use of electrocution and lethal gas for executions  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana * Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead servi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan * Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead ser more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio * Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois * Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead ser more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota * Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead ser more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin * Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead ser more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains connected to a known lineal descendant, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The notice states that the Field Museum identified human remains representing at least one individual and determined that Didi Robello is a lineal descendant connected to the remains. According to the notice, the remains consist of hair clippings belongi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Fisheries and Marine Technology Investments in CJS Spending Bill Applauded by NMMA * The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), led by Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY-05) and Ranking Member Grace Meng (D-NY-06), advanced its FY2027 funding bill last week. NMMA applauds the advancement of the legislation, which includes several provisions that support improvin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: AMERICA'S SHORT-TERM CRISIS AND LONG-TERM PROBLEM - A report from Heartland Institute, Arlington Heights, Illinois - May 2026 (18 pages) * * * The Heartland Institute issued a report examining the causes of the United States housing affordability crisis and evaluating the economic and policy factors contributing to rising homeownership and rental costs. The report analyzed inflation trends, mortgage rates, housing supply growth, demographic pressures, and federal economic policy while ass more ST

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes LaHood-Led Fostering the Future Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act ; a bipartisan piece of legislation focused on strengthening and modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) to improve outcomes for foster youth across America. Congressman LaHood Chairs the Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee, where he wor more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Huskie Trek Talks 2026: Ideas in Motion Huskie Trek Talks spotlight bold ideas, creative work and community-driven research emerging from NIU. Modeled after TED-style presentations, the annual program sponsored by NIU Foundation brings forward concise, high-impact talks from faculty, staff and students whose work reflects the ingenuity and "Huskie spirit" that define NIU. The 2026 Trek Talks highlighted 10 projects, including Jamie Mayer, a professor  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * TODAY: Chicago Teachers Union members to vote on $800 dues hike, banning member lawsuits Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment * Members of the Chicago Teachers Union begin voting today on a proposed dues increase that could cost some members up to $800 more per year and a proposal limiting members' ability to sue the union for violating their rights, according to research from the Illinois Policy Institute.  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Core Ultra Series 3: The New Standard for Edge AI Robotics Compute * At 2 a.m., an emergency room nurse orders a latte at a quiet hospital coffee stand. There is no human behind the counter. Instead, a sleek robotic arm pivots, grabs a cup and begins a precise dance of grinding Italian beans and frothing milk. Within seconds, t more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed * The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check * In 2024, a remarkable shift hit the music world: AI-generated songs exploded onto streaming platforms, making up nearly half of all newly uploaded tracks. But as the lines blur between human artistry and algorithmic output, listeners face a new question: How much of the music we truly enjoy is made by people, and how much is the work of machines? A new cutting-edge browser extension  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- ISSA, the Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions, announced speakers and programming for the 2026 ISSA Altus Summit, a leadership gathering for Building Service Contractor executives scheduled for June 8-10 at ISSA headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois. The summit is designed for CEOs, presidents, owners, operations executives, and revenue leaders seeking guidance on strategy, operations, finance, technology, workforce development, and sales within the commercial cleaning sector. Karina Neff, ISSA chief engagement of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Argano on Acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies * Kirkland & Ellis advised Argano, the world's first and largest Global Specialist Consultancy, on its acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies, an Oracle Partner. Gaea's mission-critical expertise in project portfolio management, project controls solutions for large-scale mission-critical projects & infrastructure, and supply chain execution will  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Bar Naturalized Citizens from Congress, the Federal Judiciary, Senate-Confirmed Posts * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a naturalized citizen who immigrated to the United States as an infant, today released the following statement in response to Representative Nancy Mace's proposed constitutional amendment to bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, the fed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia at Intelligence Hearing Marking 25 Years Since 9/11 * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today raised alarm over rising Islamophobia and antisemitism during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing marking 25 years since 9/11, days after the killing of three people at a San Diego mos more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velazquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and House co-leads Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), bicameral legislation to strengthen the nation's response to hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Leadership Barometer: Q1 Survey Signals Steadier Industry Outlook in 2026 * NMMA's Q1 2026 Marine Leadership Barometer points to improving executive sentiment across the recreational boating industry, with marine manufacturer members in the U.S. and Canada entering the year with measured optimism around revenue growth, product demand and overall business stability. While respondents continue to cite more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Medicaid work requirements could cause 1 million missed cancer screenings * A new study from University of Chicago Medicine projects that upcoming federal Medicaid changes could result in more than 1 million missed cancer screenings within two years of taking effect. In a research letter published in JAMA Oncology, surgical oncologist Sarah Shubeck and Adrian Diaz, a surgical oncology fellow, used recent data and statistical modeling to project the dow more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 99% of 2025 Illinois Wesleyan Grads Employed or in Graduate Programs Nearly 99% of Titans from the class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU's Hart Career Center. Based on an 88% response rate, the survey found that 72% of 2025 alumni were employed full-time with an average starting sal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * New AMA infographic helps patients safely navigate AI in healthcare * The American Medical Association (AMA) today released an infographic with recommended prompts and specific cautions to help patients use AI chatbots safely and effectively in managing and improving their health. As generative AI technology becomes more commonplace, the AMA urges patients to be mindful about how they engage with AI health tools, emphas more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Research Drives Screening Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate at Northern Illinois University, was the lead author of "Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes." The study, which included NIU Professor M. Courtney Hughes as senior author, was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, which offers enhanced access to the research, r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Response * On May 19, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the federal response to aquatic invasive species and improving coordination across agencies, states and regional par more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Beyond Campus Research When Emma Hastings arrived in Richmond, Virginia, for the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), she expected to present her findings alongside hundreds of undergraduate scholars from across the country. What she didn't expect was students from other universities showing up specifically to hear her speak. "That kind of energy and support is something you don't forget," Hastings said. The Northern Illinois Univer more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings CHICAGO -- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The court is expected to release opinions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, among others. If you'd like to arrange an i more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry By Steven Krolak  Dr. Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry, delivered a Pinnacle Presentation touching on his unusual career path and research interests to members of the IU Southeast community. Revered on campus for his popular beer chemistry class, Setterdahl's low-key demeanor and gentle humor belie a restless curiosity and commitment to scientific rigor that have driven more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Pivot Point Academy and Wahl Barber Academy have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed Earnings Accountability Rule. The schools, which prepare students for licensed cosmetology, barbering, and related wellness careers, expressed concerns that the rule's earnings test could unfairly impact their students and programs due to a misalignment with the income and employment patterns typical of the industry. The academies emphasized that th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Pivot Point International, a Chicago-based education solution provider for beauty, barber, and wellness programs, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed Earnings Accountability Rule. The organization warns that the rule could force the closure of over 90% of proprietary schools in the sector, which serve as the primary education pathway for licensed beauty professionals across the country. PPI highlighted that its network includes hundreds of U.S.-based more ST

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT * In 2023, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), an academic unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, introduced a new standalone PhD degree program. This interdisciplinary PhD program blends both coursework and a thesis, enabling students to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science and engin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 20 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has recognized four members of the campus community with Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Awards, celebrating excellence in undergraduate research, scholarship and mentorship. Student award recipients include Gavynn Baer, URCA Research Assistant of the Semester a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Structured Hybrid Work Becomes the Global Norm as Strategic Focus Shifts to AI-Readiness JLL's Global Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report 2026 reveals the gap between actual and target office utilization has reached its lowest level since the pandemic * The global workforce has found its post-pandemic equilibrium, stabilizing around structured hybrid models according to JLL's (NYSE) Global Occu more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 20 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Students welcomed into Trine business honor society * Trine University welcomed 13 students into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 17. Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at institutions accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. At Trine, the society is open to juniors and seniors who are in the top 20 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion and Google Strengthen YouTube Measurement With Multi-Touch Attribution * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and Google today announced an industry-first capability that helps marketers measure YouTube advertising within TransUnion's Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) solution. The integration allows advertisers to connect YouTube ad exposure to measurable business outcomes and evaluate its performance re more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * U.S. Soccer and DC Unveil "Justice League: Heroes of the Pitch" Comic and Apparel in Dynamic Pop Culture Collection Limited-edition comic featuring U.S. Men's National Team players, coaches and FOX Sports broadcasters, alongside a new apparel collection, launches ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup * ATLANTA - U.S. Soccer and DC today announced a dynamic pop culture collection with "Justice League: Heroes of the Pitch," a limited-edi more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 20 [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 Announces Quarterly Dividend UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share.  The dividend will be paid on June 8 to shareholders of record as of th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule tha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * W.T. Grant Foundation award aims to close autism services gap for Latino families * By Jennifer Kiilerich Imagine applying to a support service that turns down 66 percent of first-time applicants. Then imagine navigating that-a process which can involve multiple attempts, forms, taking time off work for meetings, and more-in English when it may not be your first language. That experience is the reality for many Latino families trying to obtain f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sorensen Advocates for Peoria Air National Guard in Washington * Watch Sorensen's questioning HERE WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the House Armed Services Committee about the importance of the Peoria Air National Guard and the need for additional funding and resources to carry out the Air Forces' plan to stand up a Contingency Response Group in Central Illinois. "I am incredibly proud to represent the more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 20 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * The World's Most Groundbreaking Stem Cell Advances Are Coming to San Francisco for ISSCR 2027 The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced that the ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting is coming back to San Francisco, USA, 15-18 June 2027. Recognized as the premier international forum for stem cell science, the gathering will recognize 25 years of discovery, collaboration, and progress in st more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft * WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Washington Times on May 19, 2026. By Todd Young In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics -a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. -lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out what happened during the delivery process, it was for more PR