KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * 'Delivering the Future': DocuWare Announces Most Significant Product News in Recent Years * DocuWare revealed its exciting new product direction during the annual DocuWorld Americas Partner Conference, held May 20-21 in Chicago, Illinois. Approximately 350 partners from 15 countries across the Americas heard firsthand from CEO Dr. Michael Berger about the stability, structure and order that DocuWare solutions bring to more PR

FULLERTON, California, May 21 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * 11,000 Cal State Fullerton Grads Celebrate Their Academic Achievements * At 16 ceremonies across four days, thousands of Titans commemorated the milestone of earning their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees during Cal State Fullerton's Commencement 2026. More than 11,000 graduates and candidates for graduation were eligible to celebrate their academic achievements as part of the Class of 2026. During the May 18-21 festiv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA on Ways and Means unanimously endorsing budget neutrality reform * Statement attributable to: Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association "Physicians are grateful that the House Ways and Means Committee took a major step in curing a flawed budget policy that results in physicians facing Medicare cuts every year. Without reform, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule produces a year-end budget mashup  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Launches New "Energize Your Town" Pilot Program, Selects Taylorville as First Community * TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (May 21, 2026) -Ameren Illinois has announced the launch of its new initiative, Energize Your Town, and the City of Taylorville has been selected as the very first community to participate in the program. Energize Your Town is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for ene more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Competition Policy Director Fred Ashton: * * * OCC Seeks to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Executive Summary * The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued an interim final order concluding the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) is preempted by the National Bank Act and the Home Owners' Loan Act. * The IFPA, enacted by the state in June 2024 and effective on July 1, 2026, prohibits payment-card more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * American College of Surgeons Urges Congress to Stabilize Medicare Physician Payment and Protect Access to Surgical Care As the House Energy and Commerce Committee meets today to examine Medicare physician payment reform, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) urges policymakers to address growing instability in physician payment that threatens patient access to high-quality surgical care. "Quality surgical care has been th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 10% of Surgeons Are Leaving the Profession Within 8 Years Targeted interventions to help surgeons most likely to leave practice can keep them on the job Key Takeaways * Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within eight years. * Highest losses were in oral and maxillofacial surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery; mid-career surgeons are most at risk. * Across the sur more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * April 2026 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 21, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of April of $870 million or $687 million, after-tax, from 10 wind and hail events with approximately 70% of the losses related to two events. Allstate Protection policies in force are as follows: (1)Policy counts are based on items r more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Charity Funds to Continue Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in urging three major donor-advised funds, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, and Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc., not to cut off donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill would tackle rental housing shortage, lower costs for families * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee members Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today introduced the Rental Housing Investment Act, a bipartisan bill that would modernize the tax code, lower construction costs and create stronger incentives to build affordable rental housing. "Southern Calif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF $1.6 BILLION INVESTMENT FOR ST. LOUIS VA HOSPITAL * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Congress has approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The VA funding bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, provides for construction of a new bed tower, mental health and s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Bost Opens Hearing on VA Reauthorization Initiative with Key Stakeholders to Effectively Reform and Improve VA Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Committee's legislative hearing with external stakeholders on 10 House Republican bills included in the Committee's reauth more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 22 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Charting Yale's impact on American life, one state at a time In Montana, Georgia, Maine -- and in every state in the country -- people from Yale are committing themselves to a better future for all. By Jim Shelton Yale's home will always be New Haven, but its backyard is as big as America. Look closely and you'll see the ideas and hard work of Yale's people and their local partners taking root in Missoula, Montana, Hearne, Texas, and Milledgeville, Georgi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Seal of Biliteracy Achievements and Expands Dual Language and World Language Programs More than 3,100 earn the State Seal of Biliteracy as CPS adds six new multilingual programs * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) celebrated the achievements of more than 3,100 students from the Class of 2026 who earned the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and announced the expansion of Dual Language and World Language programs to six a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Unveils 2025 New Product Pacesetters as Top Innovations Drive $6.2 Billion in Year-One Sales The biggest risk in CPG today isn't a failed launch -- it's failing to launch at all. Innovation isn't just a strategic priority -- it's the growth engine, Circana, LLC today released its 2025 New Product Pacesetters research and top 200 list, recognizing the most groundb more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University School of Nursing faculty, students receive South Carolina Palmetto Gold recognition * Four faculty and three students in the Clemson University of School of Nursing have received Palmetto Gold Awards from the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. Faculty award winners include Lena Burgess, DNP, principal lecturer; Lucia Gonzales, Ph.D., associate director of research and associate professor; Zahra Rahemi, Ph.D., associate professor; and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, known as Tris, from China following a petition filed by domestic producer Advancion Corp., Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The investigation stems from petitions filed on April 21, 2026, alleging that Tris imports from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are causing material injury, or threatening material injury, to the domestic industry.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Reps. Sanchez, LaHood, and Panetta, today introduced the bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act, legislation to increase the supply of long-term rental housing by modernizing the tax code and incentivizing new housing construction amid the nation's affordability crisi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Hazard: The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 21, 2026 Units: About 2,000 Consumer Contact: Bethlehem Lights LLC toll-free at 877-661-8324 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at ribbonsphere@bethlehemlights.com, or at https://w more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, May 22 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Deere Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $1.773 Billion * Strong execution across segments drives solid performance, reflecting portfolio strength * Net income guidance maintained, reinforcing confidence amid market volatility * Investment in new products and technology supports long-term growth and value creation * Deere & Company reported net income of $1.773 billion  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Provides $232,000 to Illinois to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches and Protect Swimmers * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $232,000 in grant funding that Illinois will use to monitor water quality at beaches and to notify the public if elevated levels of bacteria make swimming unsafe. "Illinois communities rely on vibrant lakeshores to power summer traditions and local economies," said EPA Regional Administr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Exelon Expands 2c2i Portfolio with New Investments in Natrion and Blackcurrant AI The Exelon Foundation has added two new companies to the Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) portfolio - Blackcurrant AI and Natrion - each tackling different, but critical, energy innovations and positioned to scale as demand for more efficient, lower-cost energy solutions grows. Now in its seventh year, 2c2i is continuing to invest in early-stag more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Expands Data Solutions with Verified SaaS Spend and Contract Data * For years, teams have tried to understand the software market using any signals they could find: intent data to see what buyers are researching, reviews to gauge sentiment, and earnings reports to confirm what already happened. Each tells part of the story, but none answer the most important question: Where is the budget really going? G2 is expanding its Data Solutions portfolio  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors to expand AI- and technology-led services by acquiring MCA Connect Deal will bring one of Microsoft's leading manufacturing and distribution partners into Grant Thornton Advisors' multinational platform, strengthening end to end digital, data and AI capabilities * CHICAGO and DENVER -- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it has signed an agreement  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Bipartisan Alzheimer's Workforce Bill * The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) applaud the House Energy and Commerce Committee for voting today to advance the bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. The vote builds on the bill's recent passage through the Subcommittee on Health, bringing it one ste more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-637) on the No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act (H.R. 5213). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on May 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5213, the No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), prohibits the Attorney General from awarding Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program grants to states or units of local government that substantially limit cash bail more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-619) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 151). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 151 directs the inclusion of a question on the decennial census questionnaire for each respondent to indicate for themselves and for each household member whether they are a citizen of the United States. It also amends existing statutes to make clear tha more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE PASSES BOST BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauds the passage of H.R. 1041, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation introduced by Bost prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from stripping veterans of their Second Amendment rights solely because they require financial assistance in managing their benefits. "Tonight the House passed my V more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-630) on the Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on April 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose And Summary H.R. 3726, the "Fisher House Availability Act of 2026," was introduced by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa on June 4, 2025. This bill would amend current law to allow short or long-term temporary lodging at Fisher Houses, owned by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-624) on the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act (H.R. 6903). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on April 27, 2026. The House passed the bill on April 27, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary H.R. 6903, the "Ensuring Children Receive Support Act," amends existing law governing the passport denial program for child support enforcemen more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences * CHICAGO (May 21, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today participation by executives at the following conferences: * Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joan Bottarini, Chief Financial Officer, will jointly present at the Morgan Stanley 4th Annual Travel & Leisure Conference at 10:15 a.m. ET on Tuesda more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee Advances HB 4471 to Address Growing Threat of DIY Machine Guns * Advocates Thank Gun Violence Prevention Committee for Taking Action, Call on Speaker Welch and House Leadership to Bring Bill to Floor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Today, the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee advanced HB 4471, the Responsible Gun Manufacturers Act, which addresses the growing threat of DIY machine gun more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Tech Appoints Shyamal Gupta as Chief Operating Officer for India, Ahead of Its Mumbai Campus Launch MUMBAI, INDIA--May 21, 2026--Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), one of the United States' leading technology-focused research universities, has announced the appointment of Shyamal Gupta as the chief operating officer for its Mumbai operations, strengthening its leadership team as it expands its presence in India,  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, May 21 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel's 2025 Outstanding Researcher Awards Honor 10 Academic Innovators * Intel's 2025 Outstanding Researcher Awards (ORAs) recognize academic leaders whose breakthroughs are shaping what's next, from foundational science to real-world impact. The annual program spotlights exceptional work from Intel-sponsored university research,  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 21 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * ISSCR Consortium Urges FDA to Maintain Flexible, Science-Driven Framework for New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development has submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency's draft guidance, General Considerations for the Use of New Approach  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 21 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Cobe Blackmond * Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has incredible alumni who are making an impact in the workforce. This series features students from around the world who are hired post-graduation. MACOMB, IL - Meet Cobe Blackmond, a new Sports Production professional at the Chicago Sports Network, who secured the position after his experiences a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Named Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Firm of the Year at Chambers Middle East Awards * Chambers & Partners named Kirkland "Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year" at the 2026 Chambers Middle East Awards for the team's outstanding work, strategic growth and expansion, and exceptional client service. The awards are based on research conducted for the 2026 Chambers Global guide and reflect notable a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Gottheimer, Tenney, Boyle, Reintroduce Legislation to Cover Dietary Supplements under Flex/Health Spending Accounts * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Brendan Boyle (PA-02) reintroduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act. This legislation would allow for the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to purchase dietary supple more PR

ENCINO, California, May 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Class A Industrial Property in Hillsdale, Indiana HILLSDALE, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 222 Broadway Avenue, a 50,000-square-foot Class A spec built industrial warehouse finished to grey shell in Hillsdale, Indiana. Originally offered wit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown lawyers named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list Mayer Brown partners Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie, and senior counsel Elizabeth (Liz) Espin Stern in the firm's Washington DC office have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" list, a prestigious recognition honoring leading practitioners in immigration and global mobility as part of the publication's broade more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Sponsors to Reevaluate Decision to Stop Funding Southern Poverty Law Center Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 15 other attorneys general urged several large donor-advised fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decision to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) highly controversial indictment of the SPLC more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical associations write to express our strong support for H more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 21 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin's Tom Friend graduates from the Police Training Institute * DECATUR, Ill. - For Tom Friend, Millikin University has been more than a workplace. It has been the place where he discovered a career path, earned a degree, and found a deeper calling to serve the campus community. Friend, Millikin's Assistant Director of Public Safety, recently graduated from the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois, completing the Police Academy and be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum determined that the remains of at least 32 individuals and seven funerary objects are culturally affiliated with multiple Native American tribes across the U.S. The objects include a limestone pipe, ornaments, a Madison projectile point, ceramics, more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 72,745-Square-Foot Industrial Lease for Fromm International in Algonquin, Illinois Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 72,745-square-foot industrial lease at Algonquin Corporate Center, a state-of-the-art industrial complex located on Broadsmore Drive and Corporate Parkway in Algonquin, Illinois. The tenant, Fromm International, LLC, a leading more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults * PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - An initiative at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is improving care and outcomes for older adults in the emergency department. The Geriatric Emergency Department Initiative (GEDI) program is designed to deliver specialized, patient-centered support for individuals 65 years and older during and after their emerge more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults * PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - An initiative at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is improving care and outcomes for older adults in the emergency department. The Geriatric Emergency Department Initiative (GEDI) program is designed to deliver specialized, patient-centered support for individuals 65 years and older during and after their emergenc more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Invests $300,000 in Innovative Solutions to Prevent Workplace Injuries * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council has awarded $300,000 to the recipients of the 2026-2027 Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grants to support projects focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury. Now in its fourth cycle, the grant program reflects the Council's ongoing commitm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48952) entitled "Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by public finance specialists Anthony A. Cilluffo and Donald J. Marples. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Opportunity Zone program provides tax incentives to taxpayers who invest in certain designated geographic areas. The program was enacted in 2017, as part of P.L. 115-97, and began operations in 2018. It was initially set to expire by the end o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments * Updated analysis from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that at minimum, private equity firms now own 11,800 apartment buildings with almost three million units in the U.S., representing about 1 in 8 (13%) apartment units in the country. The updated Private Equity Multi-Family Housing Tracker also shows that about half of those units w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly's bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act passes committee * WASHINGTON - Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's (IL-02) Action for Dental Health Act (link sends email). The bill, introduced last March (link sends email) with U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-02), reauthorizes important programs to continue advancing workforce training and community-based oral health initiatives reaching those in need more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foster, Morelle, DesJarlais Lead Bipartisan Effort to Streamline Nuclear Technical Expertise, Bolster Nuclear Security * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act, alongside Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN). This legislation would realign the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) program from the Department of Homeland more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution to End Roadway Fatalities & Improve Traffic Safety * Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Road to Zero resolution to reduce traffic fatalities and improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others on the road. The resolution aims to end roadway fatalitie more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 21 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Livestock Judging Team finds success across two seasons * Success has carried over from one year to the next for the South Dakota State University Livestock Judging program. Last year's team had a successful run, and this year's team is continuing that momentum as members move through their competition schedule. Small but mighty The 2025 SDSU Livestock Judging Team was a small group that made a big impact. Team members included Haley M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 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." U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senate Democrats in speaking on the floor against the Trump Administration's actions to restrict Americans' voting righ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On The Trump Administration, Supreme Court's Continued Attacks On Voting Rights During A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing 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: Implementi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans for prioritizing a partisan reconciliation bill that will cost $7 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing 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 * During today's Senate Judiciary Committee n more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in New York and Chicago * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that the company will be presenting at the following investor conferences: On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Chris Cartwright, President and CEO, will present at the Bernstein 42 nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved double-digit gains across Q1 2026 league table rankings, earning multiple top 15 and 25 positions from PitchBook, LSEG, and The Deal. These results underscore the firm's strong momentum and continued outperformance in the private equity and venture capital markets af more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer and Girls Academy Host First All-Female Talent Scout Course Creating new pathways to learn, lead, and shape the future of the women's game * U.S. Soccer Talent Identification, in partnership with the Girls Academy, hosted the first all-female Talent Scout Course from March-May 2026. The initiative represents an important step forward in expanding opportunities for women in talent identification and strengthening the pathway that supports th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Refereeing Launches Distinguished Service Initiative New program honors leadership, mentorship, and lifelong contribution to referee development in the United States. * Atlanta, GA. - U.S. Soccer Refereeing is launching a new distinguished service initiative designed to honor former National Referee Coaches whose leadership, mentorship, and commitment helped shape referee development across the United States. For decades, National Referee  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago physicists figure out how to reduce formation of 'viscous fingers' * When they reach the bottom of a soap dispenser, frugal handwashers might try adding water to the bottle to push out the last bit of soap. But usually, the water drills right through the soap and jets out an only slightly sudsy splash. This happens because when you push a less viscous fluid like water into a more viscous fluid like soap in a confined space, the place where the more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 22 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF health science major earns prestigious Fulbright UKSI scholarship This summer, University of North Florida junior Kendrall "KJ" Green Jr. will travel across the Atlantic to Northern Ireland as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright UK Summer Institute (UKSI) scholarship. He is only the second student in UNF's history to be selected for the program. The Fulbright UKSI program provides U.S. undergraduates with limited to no international t more PR

URBANA, Illinois, May 22 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve Carle Illinois College of Medicine's strategic expansion By Alex Quigley The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today approved a strategic expansion of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, establishing four new departments that will sharpen its focus on specific areas of medicine and enhance the college's interdisciplinary collaboration. The new departments -- obstetrics and gynecology; psychiatry; family medicine; and i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * Voices of Wonder: Courtney Lawrie, EVP & GM, Growth on Building a Growth Engine, Rebranding Wonder, and Scaling Customer Connection * To spotlight different perspectives and give an inside look at Wonder, we're highlighting leaders from across the organization. This month, we sat down with Courtney Lawrie, EVP & GM, Growth, to talk about building customer habits, Wonder's rebrand, and how her team  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Winners Announced: 2026 PR Xchange Awards Competition * The Core PR Xchange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year's PR Xchange Awards Competition. This year, we have awarded 28 print winners and 26 electronic winners. Congratulations to those libraries! The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of the Awards and Scholarships Subcommit more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 21 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Announces Quad City Symphony Orchestra Performance at Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - -Western Illinois University has announced that the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) will perform at the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts during its inaugural season, "A Season of Joy." The performance is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2027, and represents a significant milestone for both the University and the orchestra. more PR