MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * 53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced 53 attorneys from the firm have been ranked in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA directory. The 2026 ranked Quarles attorneys are: Elizabeth Blutstein - Public Finance Keith Bruett - Litigation: General Commercial Douglas Buck - Real Estate Heather Buchta more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Research Paper Awards Announced * CHICAGO - Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. Researcher more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Supports 184,000 Nutritious Meals for Students at Starehe Girls' Centre * * ADM Cares will provide more than 184,000 nutritious meals to over 200 girls at Starehe Girls' Centre, covering a whole school year's needs. * The initiative is envisioned to help improve student wellbeing and academic performance by ensuri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After FDA Grants Free Pass To Flavored E-Cigarettes, Durbin Leads Senate Democrats In Letter To Tobacco Companies About Trump Administration Influence * June 04, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent letters to Reynolds Americ more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren announces second round of open houses for public input on energy grid reliability project in eastern Missouri * Key Takeaways * Ameren is focused on keeping costs as low as possible while preparing the grid for the future, replacing aging infrastructure and improving reliability. * Plans call for building new and upgraded transmission line more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS Annual Conference session focuses on maritime nuclear * At the American Nuclear Society's Annual Conference on June 1, an executive session covered the increasingly prominent subject of nuclear applications in the civilian maritime industry. Panelists who presented during " Advancing Nuclear Powered Maritime Shipping " highlighted the fact that the commercial shipping in more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS Fireside Chat introduces new leaders for ANS, UCOR * On Tuesday, during Mark Peters's last days as the American Nuclear Society's vice president/president-elect before assuming the presidency on June 4, he sat down with ANS CEO Craig Piercy for a Fireside Chat at the Annual Conference. The MITRE CEO weighed in on his career path, what excites and worries him about the re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * As The Trump Administration Continues To Threaten DACA & Senate Republicans Push For Additional ICE, CBP Funding, Durbin Denounces The President's Cruel Mass Deportation Campaign Durbin shared the story of Juan Chavez Velasco, a Dreamer and COVID-19 frontline worker, who was detained by ICE and swept up in the President's anti-imm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Appoints Anas Daghestani, MD, President & CEO of Austin Regional Clinic, to Board of Directors * Ascension Texas is proud to announce the appointment of Anas Daghestani, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), to its Board of Directors. Dr. Daghestani brings a wealth of experience as a highly respected ph more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH ALTERNATIVE RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIER RUSHMORE ENERGY OVER DECEPTIVE AND UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $500,000 settlement with Rushmore Energy that resolves allegations the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in fraudulent, unfair and deceptive business practices to mislead more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS INJUNCTION OVER IMPROPER REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS DURING RENOVATION OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AURORA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office obtained an agreed immediate and preliminary injunction order in his lawsuit against Fox Shore Preservation L.P. (Fox Shore) and Legacy Construction Services LL more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: Power of a Community The Colorado Chicano Movement * CHICAGO -Join Core for the webinar "" on July 15, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Engaging with their community through active, collaborative memory work, archivists can provide a voice and build collections that work toward representation and inclusion. This presentation covers the steps needed to establish  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds * In 1970, nearly half of all Black individuals in the U.S. resided in a large city. Over the past 50 years, that number has fallen to merely 25 percent, while the share living in the suburbs of large cities rose from 16 to 36 percent. This demographic shift is as large as the post-World War II wave of the Great Migration, accor more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, June 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * Blink Introduces Single Event Alert: Smarter Notifications That Cut Through the Noise * Photo by Blink BOSTON-June 4, 2026- Blink today announced Single Event Alert, a new AI feature designed to reduce notification overload by grouping related motion alerts into a single, more meaningful notification. Single Event Alert uses AI to compare video descriptions in real-time, identifying wh more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices The 2026 edition of Chambers USA named Arnold & Porter a "Leading Firm" in 75 practice areas across the nation and recognized 142 lawyers as "Leading Individuals." Chambers noted Arnold & Porter's experience representing "clients on large, high-stakes and complex deals, litigation and investigatory matters," and highlighted the firm's "consid more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Christopher Hansen named dean of Temple's College of Engineering * Currently a professor and department chair of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Hansen is a tireless advocate for access and public higher education. He will begin in the role on Aug. 1. Following a comprehensive national search, Christopher Hansen has b more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2026 Edition * Chambers USA has named 31 Clark Hill attorneys "Leaders in their Field" in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a world-renowned organization, identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on peer and client reviews. Law firms and individual  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd to Provide $2.5 Million in Bill Relief to Help Small Businesses Offset Rising PJM Supply Costs * Today, ComEd, together with its community partners, announced $2.5 million in new bill assistance that will soon be available to help eligible business customers cope with higher PJM supply costs during the summer. Backed by Exelon, ComEd's parent company, this extensio more PR

PALO ALTO, California, June 5 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Cooley has continued to strengthen its position in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, achieving expanded recognition for both its practices and lawyers. The firm is now ranked in 84 practice areas, with 173 lawyers recognized for excellence in their respective fields. Each year, Chambers & Partners conducts extensive research to provide detai more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * "Giant" of veterinary dentistry Sandra Manfra Marretta, D.V.M. '77, honored with Salmon award For Sandra Manfra Marretta, D.V.M. '77, becoming a national authority on veterinary dentistry hadn't been her intended career path. "I wasn't necessarily drawn towards animal dentistry, I think it was drawn to me," Manfra-Marretta says. However, fate had different plans. At a clinical staff more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles Hazard: The hard plastic outer shell can bubble or partially peel off, resulting in loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: June 04, 2026 Units: About 40,000 Consumer Contact: OMY toll-free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by em more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country's top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. Crowell lawyers and practices are ran more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Files Amendments To Republicans' Reconciliation Bill To Protect Immigrants * June 04, 2026 WASHINGTON - In response to the current vote-a-rama on Senate Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, filed amendments to the bill that would protect DACA recipients and keep immigration enforceme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Files Amendments To Republicans' Reconciliation Bill To Protect Immigrants In response to the current vote-a-rama on Senate Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, filed amendments to the bill that would protect DACA recipients and keep imm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Secretary Rubio About $400 Million In Stalled U.S. Assistance For Ukraine And Continuation Of Clean Water Programs For The World's Poor * June 03, 2026 "The $400 million that we appropriated to help the Ukrainian people fight this war has bounced back and forth... Are we going to send it to the Ukrainians?" Durbin asked during today's Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Holding A Subcommittee Hearing Supporting Trump Administration Threats To Denaturalize Americans * June 03, 2026 Durbin on the Trump Administration anti-immigration campaign that deserves the Subcommittee's attention: "The targeting of DACA holders, new barriers to a green card, and an end to the refugee program-are devastating to immigrants and American co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 4 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Five Baseball Student-Athletes Named Academic All-District * EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Five SIUE baseball student-athletes were named Academic All-District(r) on Tuesday by College Sports Communicators, which recognizes student-athletes for their performance in the field and in the classroom. Porter Conn, Daniel Gierer, Sean Kang, Joseph Martin, and Spencer Stearns were selected t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Legislation to Expand Broadband Access for Students * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act to expand broadband access for low-income families in HUD-assisted housing. This bill would allow families living in HUD-assisted housing, whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch, to use federal assistance on more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in ERP Systems Software * Another month, another Market Movers blog! This time, we are revealing which products are making moves in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems software category. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. W more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics Bioengineered parasites could serve as long-term drug factories for hosts - Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts. Now, res more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following opening remarks on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB". NLRB is the National Labor Relations Board. * * * HELP Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing with NLRB Leadership Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee Ran more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally. Chambers and Partners has  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA recognized Husch Blackwell with 147 attorney rankings in the 2026 guide released today, an increase of 22 individual rankings from 2025. In addition, 25 lawyers, who did not appear in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, earned rankings. Chambers also ranked Husch Blackwell in 59 departments--a year-over-y more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA, ICBC Commend Colorado Governor for Vetoing Unworkable Interchange Bill * Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2026) -The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Independent Community Bankers of Colorado (ICBC) today applauded Colorado Governor Jared Polis for vetoing misguided interchange legislation that would have significantly disrupted the stat more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide. - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings. This ye more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving DuQuoin State Fair -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST DUQUOIN STATE FAIR COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Release Date: June 2, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 2 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 2 -- 2 Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0 TOTAL: 0 -- 2 -- 2 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 4 State of Illi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Governors State University -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: May 28, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 12 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 1 -- 11 -- 12 TOTAL: 1 -- 11 -- 12 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 17 State of Illinois,  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Illinois State Fair -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST ILLINOIS STATE FAIR COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Release Date: June 2, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 3 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 1 -- 2 -- 3 Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0 TOTAL: 1 -- 2 -- 3 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 2 State of I more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Intermediate Service Center #1: North Cook -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST INTERMEDIATE SERVICE CENTER #1: NORTH COOK FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: May 27, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 2 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 1 -- 0 -- 1 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 3: 1 -- 0 -- 1 TOTAL: 2 -- 0 -- 2 FIND more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Office of the Lieutenant Governor -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: June 2, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 5 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 3 -- 2 -- 5 Category 3: 0 -- 0 -- 0 TOTAL: 3 -- 2 -- 5 FINDINGS LAS more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #12: Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Counties -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #12: CLAY, CRAWFORD, JASPER, LAWRENCE, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: May 27, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Off more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #30: Alexander, Jackson, Perry, Pulaski, and Union Counties -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #30: ALEXANDER, JACKSON, PERRY, PULASKI AND UNION COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Release Date: May 27, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 1 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #39: Macon and Piatt Counties -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #39: MACON AND PIATT COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Release Date: May 27, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 1 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 3: 0 -- 1 -- more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 5 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES POLICY ON TRANSPARENCY The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the release of a Policy on Transparency in the courts, a vital step toward providing the public with more of the essential data and information from the judicial branch. "Transparency means making data, budgets, and financial reports accessible to the public. It is the judiciary's strongest brid more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Lindquist Awarded Women in Optics Scholarship Wanda Lindquist, a 2026 Illinois Wesleyan graduate who was among the first at the University to study quantum information science, has been awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. The $10,000 Women in Optics Scholarship recognizes potential contributions to optics, photonics, or a r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Illinois: Lawmakers Advance Bill Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities * Springfield, IL: State lawmakers have advanced legislation to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, doubling the adult-use marijuana possession limits and making numerous other changes to the state's cannabis laws. Provisions in Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on his Senate colleagues to support serious reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California. The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * JLL climbs to #175 on Fortune 500 list Rise in ranking reflects strong revenue performance and strategic execution - JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced today it ranked #175 on the 2026 Fortune 500(R) list, up from #188 in 2025. This advancement reflects the firm's strong revenue performance and continued execution of its strategic growth initiativ more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, June 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Destinee Jaquez * 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 Destinee Jaquez, a new Admissions Recruiter at Upper Iowa University, after compl more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Subramanyam Lead Lawmakers Demanding Answers on Reported USCIS Adjudication Holds Affecting Immigration Cases * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) led 21 House colleagues on Wednesday in sending a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow and FBI Director Kash Patel raising conc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown earns top rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Mayer Brown has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, across 110 practice categories, including 191 lawyer rankings and nine Band One nationwide rankings: - Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - Capital Markets: Structured Products - Financial Services Regulation: Consumer more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, June 3 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * MBA Students deliver AI-Powered business solutions for S.I.C. Recycling through Performance Learning * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University's Accelerated MBA Class of 2026 recently completed a Performance Learning capstone consulting project for S.I.C. Recycling, Inc., providing the company with innovative, artificial intelligence-driven tools designed to support business growth, strategic planning, and market e more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte boosts government contracts bench with experienced Department of War litigator * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has added Michael (Mike) Tregle as Counsel in its Government Contracts Group, strengthening McDermott's core bid protest and complex disputes litigation capabilities. Mike joins McDermott's Washington, DC office and  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankings McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researcher's latest antibiotic discovery offers new way to kill drug-resistant bacteria Manikomycin, which blocks the exit site of the protein-producing machinery in bacteria, is the fourth major discovery from antimicrobial resistance expert Gerry Wright's research team in recent months. By Blake Dillon Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * McNair Scholars Showcase Research with Community Impact at the Roosevelt University Symposium Roosevelt University's commitment to social justice and educational opportunity was reflected throughout the 2026 Roosevelt University Symposium, where students in the McNair Scholars Program presented research addressing some of today's most pressing social, health and technological challenges. Designed to prepare fi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * National Cancer Institute awards $66M to renew clinical trial center at UChicago * The University of Chicago has been awarded $66 million in renewal funding from the National Cancer Institute to support the NRG Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center, which provides expertise in biostatistics, data management, and operational support for national clinical trials. NRG Oncology is a member of the N more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Net-Zero Deadlines Could Cost New Mexico Families, PPI Finds * The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) today released a new report, " The New Mexico Dilemma: Balancing Net-Zero Ambitions with Energy Realities," warning that the state's aggressive net-zero timeline could undermine grid reliability and energy affordability unless it is paired with firm, fully-scaled, ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New Research Analyzes Book Censorship and the Role of School Librarians * CHICAGO - Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews to analyze book censorship in Texas school libraries. Articles can be accessed for free at www.ala.org/aasl/ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large -- And Counting: DOL OIG Locks Up Fraudsters from Maryland to Michigan, Driving Real Results for Americans This week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG) punished fraudsters ranging from famous rappers to state employees for exploiting programs intended to support unemployed American workers. more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Drought and demand on US water systems could increase water and food insecurity Study underscores the need for coordinated action to address these issues together - Several parts of the U.S. face greater risk of water security as drought intensifies across the West and south-central Plains and industrial demand from water-intensive data centers continues to climb. Experts warn these mount more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Found: Milky Way black hole's missing wind The half-century-long search is finally over, opening a new window into the physics at play in the center of the galaxy * According to theory, all active black holes should produce winds or jets * Astronomers have long searched for wind around the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole * New images reveal a vacant, cone-shaped region pointi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following statement with over 108 organizations: * * * Taxpayers Are Not ICE's Cash Cow * Congress's hypocrisy revealed: Leaders release plans for $30 billion more for mass detention and deportations as Congress votes on additional $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. The following is a statement by 107 national and state/local organizations: The Trump administration continues to urge t more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses Menah Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech, has been named regional chancellor for Penn State's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, effective Aug. 1. Pratt brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, stud more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Menah Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech, has been named regional chancellor for Penn State's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, effective Aug. 1. Pratt brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, strategi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Calls for Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros to Resign * Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros: "Andrew Boutros must resign. His time as Interim AG has been an unmitigated disaster, marred by misconduct and blatant attempts to subvert the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, with 29 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Postal Service: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable David Steiner Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer United States Postal Service 473 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260 Dear Postmaster General Steiner: We write to express our concern regarding President Trump's repeated threats to 'take over' the administration  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Holds Department of Agriculture Secretary Rollins Accountable for Rising Costs and Uncertainty for Farmers * Watch the Congressman's Full Testimony HERE (link is external) WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Agriculture Committee, pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Rollins on the Trump Administration's failure to deliver certainty,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved 108 national and statewide practice area and 260 individual attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The results reflect the firm's commitment to helping clients address their most complex legal and busi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Two University of Chicago professors elected to British Royal Society * University of Chicago professors Frank Calegari and Young-Kee Kim have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences. Since its founding in 1660, the Royal Society's purpose has been to recognize, promote, and support excellence in science and encourage the development and use more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood, House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump's Costly and Deadly Iran War * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Rep. Lauren Underwood and House Democrats forced a vote on the Floor to end President Trump's reckless and costly war in Iran. For more than 90 days, President Trump and his administration have waged war without a clear strategy, defined objectives, or congressional authorization, dragging A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOL more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * New Report Finds Black Illinoisans 26 Times More Likely to Die by Gun Homicide Than White Residents Violence Policy Center and One Aim Illinois Release Annual Report: Gun Death in Illinois - CHICAGO -- Every year, thousands of Illinois families lose someone to gun violence. A new report released today by the Violence Policy Center and One Aim Illinois shows that gun violence do more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Menah Pratt named regional chancellor for three Penn State campuses By Mark Owczarski Menah Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech since 2016, will become regional chancellor for the Hazleton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre Commonwealth Campuses at Penn State, effective Aug. 1. When she joins Penn State, Pratt will bring with her 10 successful years of higher educatio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * Wonder Announces More Ways to Discover and Order from Grubhub Restaurants * New integrations with Eater, Beli, Amazon Alexa+ and Bilt enhance the ordering experience for diners and expand marketing channels for merchants NEW YORK - Wonder, the mealtime platform, announced new Grubhub integrations with Eater, Beli, Amazon's Alexa+, and Bilt. Togethe more PR