GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichita State University and includes Mitch Canham (Oreg more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose ta more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Secures UK Rights to Sweet GypMarl in Potential Boost for Slurry-Based Grassland Performance * ROLLE - ADM has secured exclusive UK distribution rights for Sweet GypMarl, a granular fertiliser from British Gypsum designed to improve the performance of slurry-based grassland systems. While slurry and manure provide valuable NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policies supporting indigenous-led medical education * CHICAGO -Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates adopted policy to strengthen the physician workforce in Indigenous communities and support efforts to advance Indigenous-led medical schools in the United States. The policies call on the AMA to bring together Tribal Nations, Tribal Coll more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policy calling for exemptions for Medicaid work requirements * Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates today adopted new policy urging federal and state policymakers to ensure that Medicaid work requirements are implemented in a manner that protects patients with serious medical needs while minimizing administrative burdens on patients more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA strengthens policy to highlight risks of kratom products * CHICAGO -At its annual meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) expanded its policy on kratom products to underscore the potential harms to children and adolescents and highlight concerns about products containing concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine-known as 7-OH-a potent opioid-like compound found naturally only in trace amounts in the kratom plant.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * American Bar Association Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke for Pro Bono Contributions * Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service as an ABA Free Legal Answers 2025 Pro Bono Leader for its outstanding pro bono service. In 2025, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys answered more than 75 civil legal questions through the ABA Free Legal Answe more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Trump Administration has appealed the court's ruling more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010 to 2020, CVS knowingly dispensed more insulin to c more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Chicago, Senator Guzman Support Arabic Language Education Following LPHS Program Cut The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, denounces Lincoln Park High School's decision to discontinue enrollment in its Arabic language program for incoming students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. SEE: Chicago Tribune: 'That really br more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the Reckless Republican Budget: "It is beyond irresponsible to hand ICE - an agency that has murdered Americans, kidnapped people off our streets, and ignored the constitutional rights of those they've detained - a $70 billion check and no accountability. To do so less than one year after providing  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * The coming squeeze on state budgets Yesterday, I wrote about the looming crisis in federal government finances. This will have impacts at the state level, which policymakers should be preparing for. A federal government with less money is going to be less able to support the states financially. The impacts of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Chicago-based anesthesiologist Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Trustees. "Medicine is at an inflection point, and I am honored to be elected to the AMA Board of Trustees," said Dr. Kataria. "I look forward to working  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Circana Announces Major Enhancements to Receipt Panel, Including Custom Hierarchies Capability and Expansion to 250,000 Static Panelists Comprehensive updates deliver a unified view of consumer purchasing behavior, powered by artificial intelligence, proprietary assets, and significant panel growth - Circana, LLC today announced major enhancements to its Receipt  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Dangerous Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump * June 09, 2026 Sens. Durbin, Reed, Peters, Rep. Thompson release damning findings on hurried efforts to expand immigration detention, wasted tens of millions in taxpayer funds, failures to meet basic detention standards, and serious ongoing performance and oversight issues WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Dangerous Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump Sens. Durbin, Reed, Peters, Rep. Thompson release damning findings on hurried efforts to expand immigration detention, wasted tens of millions in taxpayer funds, failures to meet basic detention standards, and serious ongoing performance and oversight issues - more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical lea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated * June 08, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 33 Senate Democrats, in refuting This link opens in new window or more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Enters Statement On Trump Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General Into Congressional Record * June 09, 2026 WASHINGTON - In a statement entered into the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General. "When Blanche was under consideration to be Deputy Attorn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Durbin Enters Statement On Trump Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General Into Congressional Record In a statement entered into the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General. "When Blanche was under co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump Formally Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on President Trump formally nominating Todd Blanche to be Attorney General: "Donald Trump has been engaged in the most corrupt enterprise in the history of the Presidency. Todd Blanche apparently has n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $9.1 Million In Medical Research Grants For Illinois Institutions * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $9,148,321 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to Illinois institutions for medical research. The grantees will use the federal funding to better understand neurological disorders, infectious dis more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Padilla Object To Trump Administration's Refugee Program Solely For White Afrikaners, Condemn Illegal Consultation With Congress * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, objected to the Trump Administration's flawed attempt a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Durbin, Padilla Object To Trump Administration's Refugee Program Solely For White Afrikaners, Condemn Illegal Consultation With Congress U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, objected to the Trum more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework: Here's What It Means for Employers Congress has taken its most significant step yet toward establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence, with a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers releasing a sweeping 269-page discussion draft that touches everything from frontier model safety to workforce protections. While much of the debate surrounding the Great American A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Republican Reconciliation Package * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting NO on Republicans' reconciliation package: "Republicans' latest budget is a continuation of their so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' This legislation does nothing to ease the cost of living, lower health care expenses, or bring down gas prices. Instead, it awards an additional $70 billion to IC more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 9 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the spring contest was "Take a Break." Ten advisers entered this contest modeled after the National Student Media Cont more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr. Ben Sulayem, We, the undersigned Attorneys Gener more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Health Sciences Ph.D. candidate's research drives cancer screening Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate at Northern Illinois University, was the lead author of "Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes." The study, which included NIU Professor M. Courtney Hughes as senior author, was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Ope more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How 'turning away' from suffering makes us deeply human * While looking through a medieval manuscript of the Book of Genesis, Benjamin A. Saltzman encountered a curious illustration. Adam and Eve, freshly fallen from grace, held their hands in front of their eyes rather than the more obvious bits. Why are they covering their faces? He wondered. He found the gesture tricky to pin down. A classic interpretation was shame at their newly realized nudity more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT's Global Food Traceability Center Receives $3 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation * IFT's Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC), an internationally recognized leader in advancing end-to-end food traceability, has received a $3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that will support and accelerate the work GFTC is doing to help shape the future of traceability across f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has found a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of Tris and Tris HCl from China. The determination covers Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane and Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane hydrochloride, products that are alleged to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The products are classified under subheading 2922.19.96 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The investigations ste more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, June 10 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * John Deere Introduces New 5E 3-Cylinder Utility Tractor With eHydro(TM) Transmission, Prioritizing Operator Simplicity and Versatility Tractor upgrades give customers easy control and improved efficiency on any operation - OLATHE, Kansas -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the newest 5E 3-Cylinder tractor, featuring their first electronically controlle more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Debt markets surge to record highs, signaling liquidity cycle on the rise JLL launches new Global Credit Intensity Index, alongside Global Bid Intensity Index, providing a forward-looking view on investor bidding and lender appetite - A powerful new commercial real estate liquidity cycle continues apace as a hyper-competitive debt market and expanding investor bidding pools signal a turning point for g more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Bipartisan Anti-Fraud Bill Passes House Unanimously * WASHINGTON -On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, legislation led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) to strengthen fraud prevention efforts across the federal government and better safeguard taxpayer dollars. The legislation passed the Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers on Trump NDA Proposal That Could Silence Federal Whistleblowers * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor demanding answers about the Trump Administration's proposal to implement a government-wide nondisclosure agreement (NDA) for federal employees, warning that the policy could silence whistleblowers, chill lawful disclosures, and w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Hails Court Decision Blocking Trump's Reckless $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after a federal court blocked (link is external) President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: "Today's ruling is a welcome rejection of an unlawful policy that threatened America's economic competitiveness and made it harder for businesses, hospitals, universities, and research insti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Littelfuse Launches Ultra-Low Power Omnipolar TMR Switch Sensor TX00AS314TRA enables high-sensitivity magnetic field sensing with 1.5 uA current draw for always-on, battery-powered designs - Rosemont, Ill.--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy, today announced the TX00AS314TRA Omnipolar TMR S more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Loyola Nursing to launch summer institute * The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing is launching a summer immersion program to support students who face barriers to success as they transition into the school's rigorous, top-ranked undergraduate program. The inaugural Ascend into Nursing Conway Summer Institute will be held in July, hosting as many as two dozen Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at Loyola's Lake Shore Campus. The w more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as Chief Digital & Information Officer for $36B Snacking business * Kemal Cetin is a seasoned Digital and Information Technology leader with success driving digital technology innovation and transformation * Mars Snacking, based in Chicago, is home to beloved brands including SNICKERS(R), M&M'S(R), SKITTLES(R), EXTRA(R), PRINGLES(R), CHEEZ-IT(R), POP-TARTS(R), and KIND( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott adds Jessica Lee to drive London litigation growth * London, 9 June 2026 - Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte continues to build momentum in London with the addition of Jessica Lee as a litigation partner, enhancing its capabilities across complex disputes, civil fraud and cutting-edge digital asset matters. Jessica advises corporates and individuals on high-value, complex commercial disputes more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advises Servier on the agreement to acquire the muscular dystrophy business of Edgewise Therapeutics * McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group governed by a foundation, on the agreement to acquire the muscular dystrophy business of Edgewise Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: EWTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * National FOP President Urges Swift House Action on "Secure America Act" * Washington, DC - In a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives, Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), urged the House to bring an end to the months-long partisan gridlock and pass S. 2, the "Secure America Act." "The bill provides critical funding for the U.S. Department  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science education," said Bob Lay, Chief Executive Officer, NS more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Some drugs 'fail' because of unrealistic testing conditions Temperature and calcium reveal hidden drug behaviors overlooked in standard lab tests * Researchers commonly test drugs in simplified lab conditions, often at room temperature * Scientists discovered drugs behave differently at body temperature and with physiologically relevant calcium levels * Findings could improve drug screening and lead to therapies that work only in disea more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Partners with Rhythm Innovations, Rath Family Foundation on Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council today announced Rhythm Innovations and the Rath Family Foundation as new sponsors of the Green Cross for Safety (r) Innovation award, launching a five-year commitment in support of the Council's esteemed recognition for advancements in environmental, health and safety (EHS).  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, June 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Purple and Gold Points a Success in its First Year * MACOMB, IL - Student engagement at Western Illinois University rose under the first year of the Purple & Gold Points program. "It was exciting to see so many students get involved throughout the year and we hope to see it continue in the program's second year," WIU Office of Student Engagement (OSE) Director Nick Katz said. The program, introduced August 2025, encourages students to attend more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican reconciliation bill funding ICE by $70 billion * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after the House passed the partisan reconciliation bill that gives $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection: "ICE Gestapo agents terrorized-and continue to terrorize-Black and Brown communities in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Their ove more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson, Amo, and Kelly lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Accountability on Ebola Outbreak and Trump's Global Health Failures * CONTACT: June 8, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 Members of Congress demanding accountability and action from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Contr more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago expand degree pathways for union apprentices * Rowan University and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago (FTICHI) formalized a new academic partnership May 18 during a ceremonial signing ceremony at FTICHI's training center in Berkeley, Illinois. The agreement creates a new educational pathway for union apprentices to earn a college degree in construction management by recognizing apprenticeship tra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals exploiting the system. Leader Scalise also highligh more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals exploiting the system. Leader Scalise also highlig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Blumenthal, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, legislation to ban some of the most dangerous toxic chemicals from food packaging and food processing materials. The bill targets more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio on Portugal National Day: * * * On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation's founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Six Computer Science Ph.D. students present AI and language research at regional conference, gain valuable experience * Six doctoral students from NIU's Department of Computer Science recently joined researchers from across the Midwest to explore emerging ideas in artificial intelligence and gain new perspectives on their work. The students took part in Midwest Speech and Language Days 2026 (MSLD 2026), a regional conference focused on speech, langua more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Votes Against Additional Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting against giving Trump's ICE and CBP an additional $70 billion in federal funding: "Donald Trump should not be able to use ICE and CBP to tear families apart and terrorize my neighbors, which is why I voted against House Republicans' latest attempt to use our tax dollars to fund these  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 9 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Millions in the US report past-year psilocybin use * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new look at data from a nationally representative survey finds that more than 8 million people, roughly 2.8% of the U.S. population, reported having used psilocybin in the year prior to the survey. The data came from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and included responses from 58,000 people in the U.S. age 12 and older. The new findi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Miraval Brand Debuts Globally with Opening of Miraval The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia * New opening marks the first Miraval resort outside the United States, ushering in a new era of transformative wellbeing on The Red Sea Chicago (June 9, 2026) - Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand's first destination outside the United States and a de more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly * RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke vice chair and co-leader of the firm's nationally ranked State Attorneys General Practice, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lasting impact on the legal profession in Virginia and b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago appoints Jake Silverman as Director of Athletics and Recreation * Jake Silverman has been appointed Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Chicago, following a nationwide search. His appointment is effective July 15. Silverman will provide strategic leadership for the Department of Athletics and Recreation at UChicago, which sponsors 20 varsity sports, more than 40 sports clubs and an intramural sports program with thousands more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC-led monarch butterfly conservation effort surpasses 100 partners nationwide The University of Illinois Chicago has reached a major milestone in its nationwide monarch conservation effort, with more than 100 energy and transportation partners now participating in a voluntary program to protect and enhance monarch butterfly habitat. Approximately 1.3 million acres across 47 states are now being managed as monarch habitat throu more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 9 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Unifying Hearts for Ministry at PALCON 2026 * In early June 2026, Olivet Nazarene University hosted Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON), a biannual denominational conference meant to encourage connection, rest and inspiration. This regionally based conference is typically held on the off years from the quadrennial General Assembly conventions at Nazarene higher education institutions. "PALCON attendees were refreshed and challenged throughout  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Willie Underwood III, MD, inaugurated as 181st AMA president * Willie Underwood III, M.D., MSc, M.P.H., a urologic surgeon based in Buffalo, N.Y., was sworn in today as the 181 st president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization.  Assuming the presidency at a pivotal moment for American healthcare, Dr. Underwood pledged during his inaugural address a more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * WNIJ partnership with Rockford's Kennedy Middle School helps create authentic learning experiences for students * Thanks to a partnership with WNIJ 89.5, eighth-grade language arts students at Rockford's Kennedy Middle School turned classroom lessons into hands-on media experience. Guided by experienced WNIJ reporters, the students practiced interviewing, active listening and audio production. They put their language arts skills into action with real-w more PR

KEENE, California, June 9 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS's Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy * DHS practice amounts to "arrest people and ask questions later." LOS ANGELES - On Monday, a year after federal immigration agents launched sweeping raids across Southern California, three plaintiff organizations in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin moved for a preliminary injunction to stop the government's illegal and ongoing practice of warrantless arrests more PR