CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- Rush University issued the following news: * * * 'We're coming full circle': Rush University joins Third Coast Center for AIDS Research Rush University is joining the University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University as partners of the Third Coast Center for AIDS Research (TC CFAR) - a program that supports research and collaboration between community members and investigators. This partnership demonstrates Rush's longstanding commitment to public health and leadership in HIV rese more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 27 Members of Congress Release Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, 27 Members of Congress released the following statement in advance of voting yes on Amendment #8, which would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel, to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act: "As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that our constituents' hard-earned m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * ABA 2026 Annual Conference will explore election integrity, AI and America's 250th Legal professionals from across the nation will convene July 29-Aug. 4 in Chicago for the American Bar Association 2026 Annual Conference, where attorneys, judges and legal scholars will examine pressing issues shaping the legal profession, including artificial intelligence, election integrity, the current state of the justice system and the judiciary.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump's Address, Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump Is Politicizing Intelligence to Justify Federal Takeover of Elections * WASHINGTON -Ahead of President Trump's address on election security tonight, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "For nearly six years, President Trump has tried to rewrite the history of the 2020 election. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA statement on bipartisan Medicare reform effort * Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association "Medicare physician payment is broken, and patients are paying the price. With a 33% inflation-adjusted cut (PDF) to Medicare physician payment since 2001, too many physician practices are struggling to keep their doors open and care for Medicare patients.  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 15 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * An SIUE Alumni Spotlight: From Housing Instability to EDUrain * Growing up in foster care, Bryon Pierson Jr. learned early how fragile stability can be, and by the time he reached college, that lesson had only deepened. During his years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, he moved seven times lived with 22 different roommates. Pierson says he became heavily in debt just to stay housed and enrolled. Those experiences more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks to Utah's nuclear future * On July 9, the American Nuclear Society hosted the third installment of its "Nuclear in the States" webinar series. This time, the webinar looked to the current landscape of Utah's nuclear sector-from its policy developments to ongoing projects to workforce needs. ANS CEO Craig Piercy, who led the discussion, was joined by Chris Hayter, cofounder of Hi Tech Solutions and founder more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * ATF launches 'Don't Lie for the Other Guy(TM)' campaign in St. Louis ST. LOUIS -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, together with the U.S. Attorney's Office and St. Louis area law enforcement leaders, today announced the launch of the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy(TM)" public awareness campaign in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The initiative focuses on  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES * Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect con more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Back-to-School Shoppers are Seeking Value, Comfort, and Style, Circana Reports Back-to-school shoppers are focused on getting the most for their money this year, balancing budget concerns with a desire for comfort, style, and versatility. From denim and sneakers to personality-driven backpacks, key trends are shaping what families buy--and why. See which categories are p more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 15 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Baylor receives NIH grant for Population Genomic Screening Network * Baylor College of Medicine's Human Genome Sequencing Center will serve as the sequencing center for the new Population Genomic Screening Network (PGSN), an NIH-funded program piloting community-level testing for well-understood genetic conditions in a primary care setting. Baylor is expected to receive $9.9 million over five years from the National Human Genome Research Institute.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.16 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, Mich. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.46 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included managem more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kalamazoo-Portage May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.22 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups inc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lansing-East Lansing May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.47 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational grou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Midland, Mich. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Midland, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.69 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal ( more PR

URBANA, Illinois, July 17 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Board action supports continued development of university-owned quantum park facilities By Alex Quigley The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today took action to further support development of two important anchor buildings at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park: the National Quantum Facility and Quantum Works. The National Quantum Facility will house the cryogenic plant and shared research infrastructure that more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing, Lufthansa, Rolls-Royce partner to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise * SEATTLE, JULY 16, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA], Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will soon conduct flight tests of innovations meant to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise. Being tested on these flights are: * Download: Hi Res (771 KB) Previous Item Next I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency for Proxy Voting, Support Shareholder Rights * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Multi-Class Stock Company Voting Transparency Act, legislation that directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to improve the transparency of the voting results at multi-class companies and strengthen the quality of information available to investors. "The Multi-Class Sto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Checking in Courtside: World of Hyatt Named Official Hotel Sponsor of Laver Cup London 2026 * From check-in to match point, World of Hyatt is enhancing the Laver Cup experience with elevated stays, exclusive access, and unforgettable moments, delivering luxury hospitality that matches the energy and prestige of the competition "The Laver Cup has become one of the most exciting events in global tennis, bri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release: * * * Community Banking Research Conference Announces 2026 Selected Papers * ST. LOUIS -The Federal Reserve System, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) today announced the research papers selected for presentation at the 14th annual Community Banking Research Conference on Oct. 6-7, 2026. The invitation-only conference will be hosted at the Federal Reserv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Condemns Trump's Ongoing Election Subversion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump's speech attempting to undermine the 2026 election: "Tonight's unhinged speech is the beginning of Trump's attempt to overthrow the 2026 midterm election and to smear and criminalize noncitizens. This is what our insecure, delusional President does: if he doesn't  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools Hazard: The recalled toddler towers can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over and fall hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: 116,908 (In addition, about 2,033 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: TOMY toll free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at cs@tomy.com  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 17 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Defenders of religious liberty join for the sixth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit Author: Elyse Paul Each year, Notre Dame Law School hosts the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, bringing together scholars, advocates, and faith leaders for discussions on complex religious liberty issues and the future of religious freedom in the United States and around the world. This year the sixth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Water Infrastructure Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) out of committee. This biennial, bipartisan legislation successfully passed out of committee unanimously. The WRDA bill is a compreh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens This lawsuit is the 13th filed to challenge in-state tuition for illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department alleges in its filing that these laws unconstitutionally more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Secures Key Priorities to Expand Clean Water for Illinois Families in Committee-Passed Water Resources Development Act * July 16, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), founding Co-Chair of the Senate's first-ever Environmental Justice Caucus, successfully secured several key priorities that would expand access to clean, safe and reliable water for Illinois families in the bipartisan Water Resources Developmen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Outside Witness Panel For President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche * WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned the outside witness panel for the nomination of Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to be Attorney General of the United States. Durbin began by offering his condo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Outside Witness Panel For President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned the outside witness panel for the nomination of Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to be Attorney General of the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Receives National Retail Federation's 2026 Champion Of Main Street Award * July 16, 2026 Durbin receives award in honor of his leadership addressing the high cost of debit and credit card interchange fees & efforts to curb organized retail crime WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), author of the Durbin Amendment and the Credit Card Competition Act, received the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2026 Champio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Early Summer Promotions and Seasonal Events Drive June Retail Spending as Consumer Demand Remains Selective, Reports Circana Early summer deals sparked spending, but delayed back-to-school demand highlights the importance of smarter promotional timing and messaging. - U.S. retail spending continued to show resilience in June, with total retail sales in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved Ohio's attainment plan, redesignating the Canton lead nonattainment area to attainment under 2008 federal standards today. The rule approves Ohio's attainment plan, comprehensive lead emissions inventory and maintenance plan for the Canton Nonattainment Area while redesignating the area from nonattainment to attainment for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The EPA said the action follows Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submissions on Septe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Exelon on Affordability and Reliability: "We Hear You" and Here's How We're Stepping Up New "ON for You" ad campaign features real customers in their own words; showcases Exelon's reliability record and work to keep bills as low as possible - As rising energy supply costs continue placing a financial burden on families and small businesses, Exelon launched its new "ON for You" advertising campaign featuring real customers discussing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration approved Dane County Regional Airport's noise compatibility program on July 10, 2026, covering 18 measures. The program was submitted by Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, under the airport noise compatibility planning requirements of 14 CFR Part 150. The FAA had previously determined on December 21, 2023, that the airport's noise exposure maps complied with federal requirements. The approved program includes 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former chief lending officer of Heritage State Bank * The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Prohibition order against James Burns Former Chief Lending Officer of Heritage State Bank, Lawrenceville, Illinois Appraisal-Related Lending Misconduct For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-2955. *** Original text  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is accepting public comments on a proposal involving a bank holding company acquisition and nonbanking activity request in Illinois. Comments are due by August 17, 2026, on an application filed under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. Brookfield Bancshares, Inc., of Brookfield, Illinois, proposes to merge with NSTS Bancorp, Inc., and indirectly acquire North Shore Trust and Savings, both of Waukegan, Illinois. The proposal would allow Brookfield Bancshares to engage in oper more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is accepting public comments on two applications involving proposed acquisitions of bank holding company voting shares nationwide. Comments must be received by July 31, 2026, on applications filed under the Change in Bank Control Act. The applications are: GAH Capital, LLC; GAH Capital Trust; Philip A. Norcross; and Susan D. Hudson to acquire additional voting shares of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and indirectly acquire additional voting shares of Mid Penn Bank, M more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety and Sustainability in the Battery Supply Chain * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act of 2026 to help the Department of Energy develop new, safer materials processing technologies needed to bolster our battery supply chain. This testbed would aim to kickstart a domestic materials processing industry in the United Sta more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, July 16 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Full 2026 Schedule Revealed for Lion Volleyball * By Lion Athletics East Texas A&M University volleyball coach Joe Morales announced the full 2026 season for the Lions on Thursday. The Lions are slated to host 11 matches this fall on the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court in the Field House, which includes the four-team Lion Invitational to start the season on August 28-30. "I am extremely exci more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ICRS15-RPSD2026 on the horizon * Now is a good time to register for the 15th International Conference on Radiation Shielding and the 23rd American Nuclear Society Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division (ICRS15-RPSD2026), which will be held October 25-29. The meeting, which is organized by the Korean Association for Radiation Protection and cosponsored by the American Nuclear Society, will be hel more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Illinois colleges and universities can now seek eligibility for federal Pell Grant funding for short-term, high-quality workforce programs; Illinois approval program protects students from fraudulent programs Today, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the release of the Illinois Workforce P more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 15, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2047 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 On behalf of the physician members of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS), I write with regard to CMS' Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the Medicaid more ST

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Tenth Global Conference on Slavery Past Present and Future Takes Place in Dublin * The Tenth Global Conference on Slavery Past, Present, and Future, hosted by Trinity College Dublin, took place June 23 through 25. The 38 participants and scholars were from the Austria, Brazil, England, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States (photo, left). IU McK more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Alumna Liberty L. Roberts Selected as United States Magistrate Judge * The Honorable James R. Sweeney II, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced the selection of Liberty L. Roberts, JD '01, for the position of United States Magistrate Judge in the Indianapolis Division. Roberts will fill the vacancy created by the January 1, 2027, retirement of the Honorable Mark J.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Orlin's Law Calling for the Protection of Children of Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is introducing Orlin's Law, legislation named for Orlin Hernandez Reyes. Three-year-old Orlin was murdered after his mother was deported and he was sent to live with a violent uncle, despite his mother's request to I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Joliet Fire Department City of Joliet 815-724-3500 jfdfrontdesk@joliet.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2449-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-2449-P - Medicaid Program; Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payment more ST

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * June 2026 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 16, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of June of $563 million or $445 million, after-tax. Total catastrophe losses for the second quarter were $1.72 billion or $1.36 billion, after-tax. Financial information, including material announcements about The Allstate Corporation more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Ashley Bradley * MACOMB, IL -Meet Ashley Bradley, a Special Education graduate who now teaches at Pikeland School District. Bradley was already serving as a paraprofessional in the district when she returned to Western Illinois University to earn her Special Education degree. She began teaching in her own classroom two years before graduating, making the transition into a full-time teaching role a natural fit for both her and the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Bernhard Capital Partners on Sale of EPIC Piping * Kirkland & Ellis represented Bernhard Capital Partners, an infrastructure and services-focused private equity firm, on its definitive agreement to sell United WELD Holdings, parent company of EPIC Piping-the platform's flagship operating company-and BendTec, to One Equity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transact more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Delfin Midstream on Partnership with EIG's MidOcean Energy to Advance Second FLNG Vessel * Kirkland & Ellis advised Delfin Midstream Inc. in its joint venture with MidOcean Energy, an LNG company formed and managed by EIG, pursuant to which MidOcean acquired a 50% equity interest in Delfin's second floating LNG production vessel (FLNG2), to be located offshore Louisiana, and will receive a correspo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Wafra on Final Close of Constellation Generation V at $2 Billion * Kirkland & Ellis advised Wafra Inc., a leading New York-based alternative investment firm, on the final close of Constellation Generation V (CG V) at $2.0 billion, surpassing its $1.5 billion fundraising target. Capital Constellation is Wafra's dedicated next-generation manager strategy making minority investments alongside catalyti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Merkley Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Predatory Colleges and Protect Students from Worthless Degrees * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today reintroduced the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act, bicameral legislation to protect students from predatory higher education programs-which are often run by for-profit colleges-that target financially vulnerab more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Smith Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health care workforce shortage by helping internationally educated health care professionals overcome barri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump's Devastating Research Cuts Threaten America's Scientific Leadership * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) warned today that the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to American scientific research are undermining U.S. competitiveness with China, threatening America's scientific leadership, and driving away top scientific talent during a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Lawler, Davids, Moulton, Mental Health Leaders Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Restore LGBTQ+ 988 Lifeline Youth Crisis Services * WASHINGTON -On Wednesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Seth Moulton (D-MA), along with leaders from The Trevor Project, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Mental Health Liaison Group,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agency Letter to CMS on the Proposed Rule Limiting GEMT Reimbursement to the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule July 15th, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2449-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-2449-P - Medicaid Program; Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

ENCINO, California, July 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7M Sale of 5.9-Acre Industrial Property in West Chicago WEST CHICAGO - 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 a 23,000-square-foot single-tenant industrial property in West Chicago, Illinois. The property sold for $7 million. "This transaction achieved the hig more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires DoD to review proposed win more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if allowed to proceed, would increase the supply of c more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Support of Grad Students' Legal Challenge to Being Forced to Fund Radical Campus Union * Amicus brief at Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals argues NLRB coercion over bargaining means mandatory union dues requirement violates First Amendment Chicago, IL (July 16, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Seve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Salutes Doug Carr for Decades of Service as Business Aviation's Champion * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC, July 16, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today thanked NBAA Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations Doug Carr, who recently announced his decision to retire from NBAA at the end of August more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Rise of GLP-1s raises long-term affordability questions Average total payments per user more than doubled for adults without diabetes from 2017 to 2022, study found * GLP-1 use increased 643% among adults without diabetes between 2017 and 2022 * Average total payments per user in that group increased 157% * Findings point to questions about the long-term affordability of GLP-1s and who ultimately pays for them - CHICAGO -- As use of  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New spinning drone hides in plain sight 'Phantom Twist' harnesses motion blur to nearly vanish in flight * Like a propeller, new drone spins too fast for the human eye to see clearly * It's about 10 times less visually perceptible than a conventional quadcopter * AI designed and optimized the drone, determining ideal placement of each component to make it harder to see - By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engine more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Michael Gabriele - William Stukel Fire Chief - Deputy Chief Email: paloschiefpalosfire.org - Email: deputychief@palosfire.org Palos Fire Protection District 8815 W. 123rd Street, Palos Park, Illinois 60464 Phone: (708) 448-0369 - Fax: (708) 448-0849 July 14th, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Se more ST

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Paper: Self-driving trucks will redraw US economic map * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Technological advances in autonomous truck technology are poised to have significant economic ripple effects for U.S. interstate commerce, highway infrastructure and labor costs, says new research co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign economists. Self-driving truck technology "has a very high potential to change the economic g more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires DoD to revie more PR

INA, Illinois, July 17 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * Rend Lake College completed IGEN-funded Student Center Efficiency Project Rend Lake College has completed renovations to its Student Center as part of the Student Center Efficiency Project, which was partially funded through a grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN). The project included the demolition of the existing 2,490-square-foot window system on the north side of the RLC Student Center and its replacement with a 985-square-foot window curtain wa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, with four co-singers issued the following letter to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 10, 2026 The Honorable Kwame Raoul Attorney General of Illinois 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 Dear Attorney General Raoul: Thank you for your continued leadership in defending the rights of Illinoisians and all Americans. As Members of Congress from Illinois, we write with grave concern about the proposed merger between Paramount an more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations After spending weeks refining a robot that didn't complete its first successful scoring run until three days before the competition, Cedarville University 's Robotics Team captured first place at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Two-Year College Division Model Design Competition on June 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM US Foundation bets on talent from every starting point Nearly $1 million in scholarships awarded to students across the U.S. and Canada beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - today announced the RSM US Foundation will award scholarships to students across the U.S. and Canad more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Seven Emerging Illinois Developers Awarded Funding to Construct Affordable Housing Communities CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are excited to announce that seven program alumni of the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen) reached a major milestone, securing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards for affordable housing. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Finishes H1 2026 Among Top Three US$1B+ Dealmakers in Texas * The Texas Lawbook has released its Corporate Deal Tracker rankings for the first half of 2026, spotlighting the firms that advised on the billion-dollar-plus transactions that shaped the first six months of the year. * Sidley ranked third for Texas-related deals, advising on 17 transactions worth US$33.3 billion. * Sidley also ranked third for Te more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Jefferies in EUR850 Million Bond Issuance * Sidley represented Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in connection with its inaugural SEC-registered global offering of EUR850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2033. The notes were listed and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market (GEM) of Euronext Dublin. Jefferies is a U.S.-headquartered global investment b more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release: * * * Silo Communications expands fiber connectivity in rural Illinois with Adtran * News summary: * Silo Communications needed a scalable fiber access platform to bring faster, more reliable broadband to underserved communities * With Adtran's technology and intelligent software, Silo Communications is strengthening service delivery as it evolves from wireless to fiber  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 15 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville * For a second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is all set to host the collegiate competition known as the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 on July 27 and 28. More than 20 solar car teams travelling a 1500+ mile course in eight days along the Great River Road and Route 66 will encounter a fe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. TO: Administrator Oz FROM: Fire Chief William Luchsinger SUBJECT: Re: CMS-2449-P - Medicaid Program; Proposed Rule Limiting Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Supplemental Reimbursement DATE: July 15th, 2026 MEMO TITLE: Comment Letter Regarding CMS-2449-P VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION On behalf of the South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District, I a more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Lowline Hotel Opens Its Doors on Charleston's King Street, Bringing the JdV by Hyatt Brand to The Palmetto State * Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, the new 197-room lifestyle hotel blends contemporary design with the city's historic character CHICAGO, IL [July 15, 2026]: The JdV by Hyatt brand, alongside Highline Hospitality Partners, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Lowline Hote more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Brings New Alternative Credit Signals to Mortgage Decisioning * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced an enhancement to its mortgage credit report, with the addition of TruVision(tm) Alternative Credit Attributes (ACA 2.0) from its FactorTrust(r) Alternative Lending Database to expand lenders' visibility beyond traditional credit data. The new alternative credit attributes give lende more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 15 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB to help lead NIH-funded population genomic screening initiative to advance population genomic screening in primary care * Nita Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., will help lead the Population Genomic Screening Network initiative The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded the first round of funding for a multi-year grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health to help expand the use of genomic medic more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits * Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science. At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigating the medicinal properties of Arkansas-grown rice more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand * Imagine reaching for a record or glancing at a map and seeing a display bloom from a small box, offering interactive guidance-and then vanishing moments later. A new device, inspired by science fiction and designed by computer scientists at the University of Chicago, lets digital displays bloom from everyday objects and surfaces. The creators hope it's a step towards creating t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Seven EPIC Air Quality Fund awardees recognized for their milestones and impact Seven pioneering environmental leaders from across the globe were honored at the Africa Clean Air Forum for achieving national-level impact and transforming how their respective nations talk about--and tackle--air pollution. - At this year's Africa Clean Air Forum, the EPIC Air Quality Fund celebrated seven awardees at the Milestone Award Ceremony wh more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Professor Receives Decision Analysis' Highest Honor * The hardest decisions rarely come with clear answers. Whether weighing competing priorities, managing risk or choosing among imperfect options, people often must make decisions without having all the information they would like. For more than three decades, Ali Abbas has devoted his career to improving how those decisions are made. That work has e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Foundry Coke The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain foundry coke. 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 SunCoke Technology and Development LLC of Lisle, Illinois, and Jewell Coke Company L.P. o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 101 S. Webster Street Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 July 13, 2026 * Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation Docket 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Subject: Comments on the Proposed Rule: Ozon more ST