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34 Organizations ask the Department of Energy to reverse Biden Administration furnace and commercial water heater ban (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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34 Organizations ask the Department of Energy to reverse Biden Administration furnace and commercial water heater ban
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A coalition of 34 organizations is calling on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the compliance deadline and reverse a Biden-administration rule banning popular types of natural gas furnaces and commercial water heaters. The group sent a letter to more PR
ACLU of Illinois Applauds Passage of HB4966 - SECURE Act (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following statement on June 1, 2026:
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ACLU of Illinois Applauds Passage of HB4966 - The SECURE Act
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House of Representatives today gave final approval to HB4966, the SECURE ACT. The measure, that now heads to the Governor's desk for his enactment, extends critical non-discrimination protections for young people under the care of DCFS and ensures youth placed outside Illinois s more PR
ADM Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint in Brazil with New Premix Plant (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, June 1 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint in Brazil with New Premix Plant
* New animal feed facility has annual capacity of approximately 40,000 tons - enough to serve ADM's entire Brazilian territory.
* ADM has invested in technology and operational excellence to deliver on customers' high standards for formulation, perfo more PR
AFP-IL Slams Record-Breaking State Budget, Middle-of-the-night Legislating as Reckless (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IL Slams Record-Breaking State Budget, Middle-of-the-night Legislating as Reckless
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today criticized the Illinois Democrats' passage of the FY 2027 state budget -the largest in Illinois history -warning that continued overspending and tax hikes will further strain families and weaken the state's economic out more PR
AFP-IL Statement on Megaproject Bill Failure (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IL Statement on Megaproject Bill Failure
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today responded to the Illinois General Assembly's failure to pass megaproject legislation before the end of session, highlighting the defeat of harmful provisions that would have put property taxpayers at risk.
The General Assembly did not rush through a late-nigh more PR
AFP-Illinois Applauds Passage of HB 5524 to Improve Energy Cost Transparency (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-Illinois Applauds Passage of HB 5524 to Improve Energy Cost Transparency
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today welcomed the Illinois General Assembly's passage of HB 5524, legislation aimed at improving transparency in energy utility costs for consumers across the state.
AFP-IL emphasized that greater transparency is a critical step tow more PR
After a tumor disrupts an Illinois woman's fertility, brain surgery helps her get pregnant (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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After a tumor disrupts an Illinois woman's fertility, brain surgery helps her get pregnant
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CHICAGO - June 1, 2026 - After Lisa Fasone had her first child in 2022, she knew she eventually wanted to have a second. But following the birth of her first daughter, Fasone started experiencing postpartum hormonal issues. She had persistent symptoms, including night sweats, continued more PR
Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers (10)
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Author: Bryan Goodman
Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz more PR
Alzheimer's Association Encourages Americans to Take Charge of Their Brain Health (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release:
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Alzheimer's Association Encourages Americans to Take Charge of Their Brain Health
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CHICAGO, June 1, 2026 -During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month this June, the Alzheimer's Association is calling on Americans of all ages to take charge of their brain health and learn how healthy habits and early detection can make a meaningful difference.
"We are at a turning point i more PR
Argonne to Lead $2.8M Project to Accelerate Catalyst Discovery (10)
ARGONNE, Illinois, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Argonne to lead $2.8M project to accelerate catalyst discovery
DOE-supported effort will speed development of new catalysts for chemical manufacturing
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The Accelerated Catalyst Design Foundry will combine AI, autonomous laboratories and pilot plan testing to help move promising catalyst technologies more quickly toward industrial use.
Catalysts help make modern l more PR
Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF more PR
Bank and Credit Union Groups Statement on Illinois General Assembly Vote to Delay Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Implementation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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Bank and Credit Union Groups Statement on Illinois General Assembly Vote to Delay Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Implementation
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The American Bankers Association, Illinois Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions and the Illinois Credit Union League issued the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly voted to delay implementation of the more PR
Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2026 (10)
CARLINVILLE, Illinois, May 30 -- Blackburn College issued the following news:
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Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2026
This May, Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, held a ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2026. These events marked the College's 157th Commencement exercise on May 16. While the Commencement event closed out graduation weekend, it began with a student-centered Senior Convocation featuring reflections and performances by several members of the gra more PR
Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance
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BRISBANE, Queensland, June 1, 2026 -Boeing [NYSE:BA] has validated another advanced capability for the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft, which gives customers a decisive edge in combat: stealth performance.
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is designed to complement existing cr more PR
CAIR-Chicago Condemns Threatening Hate Posters in Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Threatening Hate Posters in Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the recent threatening, hateful posters put up in Waukegan, Illinois, featuring "MAGA", sharks labeled "ICE", and alien characters drawn on target p more PR
City Colleges of Chicago: Malcolm X College Professor Chosen to Head Out to Sea as Part of the STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships--the STEMSEAS Program (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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Malcolm X College Professor chosen to head out to sea as part of the STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships--the STEMSEAS program
The Community College Faculty expedition trains faculty as future STEMSEAS instructor-mentors which in turn helps instructors better recruit and support community college students who would like study the ocean sciences.
Morrison will join the nationwide expedition representing 1 more PR
Cumbie Named Interim Director of Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, June 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Cumbie Named Interim Director of Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is pleased to announce Michael "Mick" Cumbie as the interim Director for the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), effective June 1.
"Mick's leadership and commitment to WIU is unmatched," WIU Provost and Academic Vice President Mark Mossman said. "He will be excellent in this more PR
Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Weakening Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Law (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement:
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Weakening Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Law
SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court limited federal judges' discretion under the compassionate release provisions of the First Step Act i more PR
EEOC Sues Alight Solutions for Disability Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Alight Solutions for Disability Discrimination
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Federal agency says Illinois company failed to accommodate employee's diabetes, including in use of electronic attendance monitoring systems, and then fired him
CHICAGO -Alight Solutions, an employee benefits administrator headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, violated federal law when it discriminated against an employee b more PR
Garcia y Funcionarios Electos Locales Instan A La EPA de Illinois A Realizar Una Evaluacion Publica Integral del Incendio En Koppers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Garcia y Funcionarios Electos Locales Instan A La EPA de Illinois A Realizar Una Evaluacion Publica Integral del Incendio En Koppers
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CHICAGO - El Congresista Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, acompanado por los Senadores Estatales Celina Villanueva y Javier Loera Cervantes, los Representantes Estatales Aaron Ortiz y Edgar Gonzalez Jr., la Comisionada del Condado de Cook, Alma Anaya, la Comisionada del Distrito more PR
Garcia, Local Elected Officials Urge Illinois EPA to Perform a Comprehensive Public Assessment of the Koppers Fire (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Garcia, Local Elected Officials Urge Illinois EPA to Perform a Comprehensive Public Assessment of the Koppers Fire
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CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, joined by State Senators Celina Villanueva and Javier Loera Cervantes, State Representatives Aaron Ortiz and Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepulved more PR
Global Industry Collaboration Takes Center Stage at ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Global Industry Collaboration Takes Center Stage at ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2026
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Marine industry leaders from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for the 2026 ICOMIA and IFBSO Congress, hosted by NMMA. The annual event brought together representatives from marine industry associations, boat show organizers, manufacturers, and industry more PR
Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station Celebrates Official Opening (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station Celebrates Official Opening
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CHICAGO (June 1, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Tianjin. Its debut marks the continued expansion of the Hyatt Place brand across key cities in China, offering guest more PR
IAM Patent 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Patent Capabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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IAM Patent 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Patent Capabilities
The 15th edition of the IAM Patent 1000 -- The World's Leading Patent Professionals recognized 15 Arnold & Porter lawyers over seven jurisdictions for their outstanding patent work across the United Kingdom, United States, and internationally. Arnold & Porter was also included in the guide's "International" list of 35 firms. The IAM Patent more PR
ICBA and CBAI Support Implementation Delay, Urge Illinois to Repeal Unworkable Interchange Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA and CBAI Support Implementation Delay, Urge Illinois to Repeal Unworkable Interchange Law
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Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2026) -The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) issued the following statement on Illinois' vote to delay implementation of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition A more PR
IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on End of Legislative Session Where Progressive Legislators Demonstrated Taxing the Ultra-Rich is Possible but Governor's Budget as a Whole Leaves Schools Underfunded and the People of Illinois Figuring Out How to (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on End of Legislative Session Where Progressive Legislators Demonstrated Taxing the Ultra-Rich is Possible but Governor's Budget as a Whole Leaves Schools Underfunded and the People of Illinois Figuring Out How to Make Ends Meet
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The Governor and IL General Assembly had every opportunity to implement solutions that prevent students from more PR
Illinois Policy Institute: What to Watch - Tax Hikes Probable as Illinois Nears May 31 Budget Deadline (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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What to watch: Tax hikes probable as Illinois nears May 31 budget deadline
Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss looming tax hikes, budget gimmicks and revenue shortfalls
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Illinois lawmakers are approaching the May 31 deadline to pass a fiscal year 2027 budget, and they face a revenue shortfall state analysts estimate is $720 million to $900 million.
Analysis by the Illinoi more PR
James Olsta Honored by ASTM Soil and Rock Committee (10)
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, June 1 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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James Olsta Honored by ASTM Soil and Rock Committee
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ASTM International presented its A. Ivan Johnson Award to James Olsta for his contributions to ASTM's soil and rock committee ( D18 more PR
Joint Statement from Co-Plaintiffs on U.S. District Court IFPA Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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Joint Statement from Co-Plaintiffs on U.S. District Court IFPA Ruling
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WASHINGTON - Today, co-plaintiffs the American Bankers Association, Illinois Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions and Illinois Credit Union League issued the following statement after today's U.S. District Court ruling in our lawsuit challenging the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition A more PR
Kirkland & Ellis to Launch Tokyo Office (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland & Ellis to Launch Tokyo Office
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Kirkland & Ellis, the world's largest international law firm by revenue and a top advisor to global alternative asset, private equity and corporate clients, announced today it will launch an office in Tokyo to support the growth of the Firm's long-standing transactional practice in Asia. In connection with the new Tokyo offic more PR
Krannert Center announces performers for 2026-27 season (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Krannert Center announces performers for 2026-27 season
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts ' 2026-27 season features a variety of performers that include Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Renee Elise Goldsberry, as well as Champaign-Urbana natives Somi and Sasha Velour. The season will feature a musical tribute for America's 250th celebration, as well as more PR
Last Day to Comment on Vessel Speed Rule Is Tomorrow (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Last Day to Comment on Vessel Speed Rule Is Tomorrow
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NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comments through June 2 on the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, giving the recreational boating community an important opportunity to support a modern, technology-driven approach.
Comments can be submitted via Boating United here.
NOAA Fishe more PR
Making global learning accessible (10)
DECORAH, Iowa, May 31 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Making global learning accessible
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For its long-standing commitment to making global learning opportunities accessible and impactful to students, Luther College was awarded the 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the award recognizes excellence in integrating international education more PR
Many planets might be 'soot factories', according to new study (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Many planets might be 'soot factories', according to new study
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The astronauts circling Earth on the Artemis mission sent back beautiful clear photos of the continents, clouds and oceans.
But we might be the exception. Many planets in the universe may be hazed in clouds of soot, according to a new study by University of Chicago scientists.
Their analysis explains a curious trend seen by astronomers t more PR
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 24-Unit Multifamily Property in Siren, Wisconsin (10)
ENCINO, California, June 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 24-Unit Multifamily Property in Siren, Wisconsin
SIREN, Wis. - 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 Lake Country Apartments, a 24-units multifamily property in Siren, Wisconsin. The property sold for $3,57 more PR
Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, Receives 2026 Benedict Cassen Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Nucl (10)
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, Receives 2026 Benedict Cassen Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Nucl
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LOS ANGELES - Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, known for his pioneering work in molecular imaging and the development of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted agents, was awarded the Benedict Cassen Prize during the Society of Nuclear Medicine more PR
Mayer Brown's Paul De Bernier and Stephanie Hurst Named Among LABJ's "Leaders of Influence: M&A" List (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown's Paul de Bernier and Stephanie Hurst named among LABJ's "Leaders of Influence: M&A" list
Mayer Brown partners Paul de Bernier and Stephanie Hurst have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's (LABJ) 2026 "Leaders of Influence: M&A" list. The annual list recognizes top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, advisors, and dealmakers driving business growth more PR
Northwestern University: Many More US Voters Support Gay Candidates, But Only If They Look and Act 'Straight,' Study Finds (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Many more US voters support gay candidates, but only if they look and act 'straight,' study finds
A first-of-its-kind study separates sexuality and gender expression to explore voter attitudes
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The period between 2018 and 2022, sometimes referred to as "the rainbow wave," featured an unprecedented increase in LGBTQ candidates elected to office. Pete Buttigieg's rise (from mayor of South more PR
NSC Marks 30 Years of National Safety Month (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC Marks 30 Years of National Safety Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council is kicking off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this June, calling on organizations and individuals across the country to take action against preventable injuries -a leading cause of death in the United States.
Established in 1996, National Safety Month has grown into a n more PR
One simple trick makes zebrafish a better model for microbiome research (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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One simple trick makes zebrafish a better model for microbiome research
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new advance in animal husbandry involving a popular aquarium fish should speed the pace of discovery in laboratory studies of host-microbe interactions, researchers report.
The new findings are detailed in the journal mSystems, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology.
more PR
Regional Champion N.C. A&T Men's Club Basketball Finishes in National Tourney Top Four (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Regional Champion N.C. A&T Men's Club Basketball Finishes in National Tourney Top Four
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's men's club basketball team is celebrating a dynamic season, having claimed the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) regional championship and advancing to more PR
Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township (10)
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township
Project Team Announces New $10 Million Grant to Expand Saline Recreation Center, a Community Resource that has Served Washtenaw County for More Than Three Decades
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SALINE TOWNSHIP, MI -- Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge, and Govern more PR
Researchers advance first-of-its-kind AI tool for translating life-saving weather warnings across the US (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Researchers advance first-of-its-kind AI tool for translating life-saving weather warnings across the US
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Nearly 69 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. A new study documents how the National Weather Service is using artificial intelligence to c more PR
SIUE Student-Athletes Extend Academic Streak (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 1 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Student-Athletes Extend Academic Streak
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - For 20 full years (40 consecutive semesters) SIUE student-athletes have earned a grade point average better than 3.0. In the recently completed spring semester, student-athletes earned a combined GPA of 3.411, which marks the fourth semester in a row at or above 3.3.
"We are incredibly proud of the academic s more PR
Study Identifies Inadequacies in Defining Strain on Children's Hospitals (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
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Study Identifies Inadequacies in Defining Strain on Children's Hospitals
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Children's hospitals are under increasing strain to provide pediatric inpatient care as general hospitals have reduced pediatric services over the past 15 years, and care is increasingly concentrated into these settings. A study, "Capacity Strain in U.S. Children's Hospitals: A Mixed-Methods Stud more PR
This Immigrant Heritage Month, NPNA and Network Issues Declaration of Dreams and Vision of Transformation (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news:
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This Immigrant Heritage Month, NPNA and Network Issues Declaration of Dreams and Vision of Transformation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This Immigrant Heritage Month, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), along with our membership of the largest immigrant and refugee rights organizations across th more PR
Tigers Tennis Earns Multiple All-Conference Honors (10)
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 1 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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Tigers Tennis Earns Multiple All-Conference Honors
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The Tigers' tennis programs were well represented in the conference postseason awards, highlighted by strong performances on the court and recognition for leadership and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Leading the way for the men's program, Randy Haws was named Men's Co-Coach of the Year after guiding the Tigers through a successful season m more PR
U.S. Soccer Announces Participants for 2026 SheChampions Coaching Mentorship Program, Presented by CVS Health (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news:
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U.S. Soccer Announces Participants for 2026 SheChampions Coaching Mentorship Program, Presented by CVS Health
21 Female Coaching Candidates benefit from Jill Ellis Scholarship Fund and mentoring from established women's soccer coaches
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In its fifth year, the SheChampions Coaching Mentorship Program, presented by CVS Health, continues to support and develop the next generation of female coaches by pairi more PR
University of Illinois-Chicago: Device Measures BP on the Go, Without a Cuff (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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A new device measures BP on the go, without a cuff
In a new study, UIC researcher Benjamin Sanchez Terrones asked healthy adults to run, walk or bike while wearing a special smartwatch on their left wrists.
This smartwatch incorporates Sanchez Terrones' latest innovation: a cuffless, electrical way to monitor blood pressure throughout the day. Published in Nature Communica more PR
USDA: 'Rural Housing Service Multi-Family Housing Site Evaluation - Midwest Region' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Agriculture Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 04801-0001-21) on May 22, 2026 entitled "Rural Housing Service Multi-Family Housing Site Evaluation - Midwest Region."
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We determined that the Rural Housing Service did not consistently perform timely servicing of multi-family housing projects we reviewed in the Midwest Region, which is essential to ensure that borrowers provided rental residents with safe and sanit more PR
VA. A.G. JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of more PR
Virginia Commonwealth University: Double Vision - Twin Alums Kenneth and Steven Ender Both Rose to College Presidencies (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Double vision: Twin alums Kenneth and Steven Ender both rose to college presidencies
The School of Business grads credit VCU with putting them on their path, and they have established endowed scholarships at their alma mater.
By Chelyen Davis
When the Ender brothers -- twins Kenneth and Steven -- enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968, they didn't have their future careers mapped ou more PR
What the Independent Accreditation Process Means for the Legal Profession--And for the Broader ABA (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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What the independent accreditation process means for the legal profession--and for the broader ABA
For the last ten months, I've been saying that the ABA's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering. The recent vote by the independent accreditation council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar to repeal certain law school diversity and inclusion standards has r more PR
White House Sends 40 Nominations to Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 1, 2026, the nominations of 40 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador.
Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Christopher Anderson, of more PR
World of Hyatt is Serving Member-Exclusive Experiences with Brand Ambassador Jessica Pegula and The Player's Box Podcast in Iconic Tennis Series (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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World of Hyatt is Serving Member-Exclusive Experiences with Brand Ambassador Jessica Pegula and The Player's Box Podcast in Iconic Tennis Series
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World of Hyatt takes center court with The Player's Box hosts, including brand ambassador Jessica Pegula, for a series of money-can't-buy live podcast recordings, ahead of iconic tennis tournaments in Paris, London more PR
WOW.DHS.GOV: DHS Adds Another 5,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens to "Worst of the Worst" Website (10)
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: DHS Adds Another 5,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens to "Worst of the Worst" Website
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Nothing will slow ICE down from arresting the worst of the worst across the country and removing them from our communities
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the "Worst of the Worst" (WOW) website, WOW.DHS.gov, has been updated with yet another 5, more PR
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