CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Rush University issued the following news: * * * 'A Special Place in my Heart': Rush University Prepares Student for a Career in Research Jackie Bollinger's summer break is anything but a break. The Oak Park native is heading into her junior year at the University of Michigan. But from June to August, she's working with Rush's Arka Mallela, MD, MS, assistant professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, through the Summer Scholars Program in the Division of Translational Science at Rush Medical College. The S more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 21 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * A Legacy Worth Celebrating * BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - When Lauren Glenn was named head coach of the Olivet Nazarene University women's basketball program in 2012, she inherited a successful tradition. Over the next 14 seasons, she would do far more than maintain that standard-she would elevate it, building a consistent and highly respected NAIA women's basketball program. Along the way, she left an impact that extends far beyond wins and championships,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * Formal Opinion 524: Government lawyers' obligations when knowing of a public official's intended or ongoing violation of law The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today addressing when the Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.13(b) and (c) may be implicated for a lawyer representing the government who knows of a government officer's or employee's violation of a legal obliga more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a multistate coalition co-led by Attorney General Nick  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, AG Campbell and the coalition called on Congress to pa more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of the climate super-pollutant more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Progress towards ensuring and protecting the right to housing. Alianza Americas, a network of migrant-led and migrant-serving organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrates the passing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the first legislation that aims at boosting home supply and home ownership. While this does nothing directly about the cost of rent and ow more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate and U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams unveil mini-pitch in Atlanta to expand youth access to soccer * Key takeaways: * Allstate, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams, unveiled a new mini-pitch at Sandtown Park in South Fulton, Georgia. * The mini-pitch creates a permanent, accessible space for local yo more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 22 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Justine Siegal Makes History Leading Women's Professional Baseball League * Justine Siegal, M.A. '00, started her journey with Kent State University before she was even enrolled as a student. She had heard about the sports studies program led by Robert Stadulis, Ed.D., and while she knew she would not be accepted on her test scores alone, she felt her lifelong passion for sports would carry some weight. "Dr. Stadulis said that he could see the potential i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Another Momnibus Bill, Underwood's Bipartisan NIH IMPROVE Act, Passes House * WASHINGTON - This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood's bipartisan NIH IMPROVE Act to ensure consistent funding for research on disparities in maternal care and mortality passed the House with unanimous support. The legislation is co-led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The NIH IMPROVE Act is part of the Momnibus, a comprehensive package of 14 pieces of legislation design more PR

LONDON, England, July 23 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * Aon Report Finds Below-Average Global Catastrophe Losses Masked Significant Regional Impacts in H1 2026 DUBLIN - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2026 report, indicating that while global catastrophe losses remained below average, the first half (H1)  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, report how much of them are in our public drinking wa more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * ASA Supports DOE Rebate Guidance Protecting Consumer Energy Choice * Updated rebate rules support fuel-neutral competition and a broader range of products offered by distributors and manufacturers. The American Supply Association (ASA) has joined longtime industry partners in supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) revised guidance governing federal Home Energy Rebate programs. In a July 15 lett more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * ASA's Monthly Sales Report: Momentum Builds - June Sales Deliver Another Strong Performance * By primary business emphasis the industrial PVF distributors said June sales 31.9% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales +10.5% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales +13.1%. All respondents overall reported a Median June sales increased +13.5% year-over-year and +12.8% compared with May 2026. YTD sales + more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions and provide TPS holders wit more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water. The proposal would reduce public hea more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Affordability, Challenges Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Medicaid Payments to Healthcare Providers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would severely limit an more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemicals used for refrigeration and cooling that are up t more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemicals used  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump admini more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections * July 21, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhouse gases that can be up to 10,000 times more potent more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, 20-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY MURDER CASE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a Mt. Vernon, Illinois man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to murder in a case prosecuted by the Attorney General's office. Peter M. Harris, 67, pleaded guilty today in Jefferson County Circuit Court to one count of second-degree murder. Judge Jerry E. Crisel more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not naturally break down in the environment, more commonly more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: CHICAGO MAN PLEADS GUILTY, SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR SELLING FENTANYL-LACED DRUGS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a Chicago man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling a controlled substance containing fentanyl in a case prosecuted by the Attorney General's office. Jason R. Spinks, 43, of Chicago's Lawndale community, pleaded guilty in DuPage County Ci more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out * In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York sued the Environmental Protection Agency ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud * " Working families are overtaxed. Fraud is already out of control. Democrats will make life less affordable. That is not what the American people want." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Working Families Tax Cuts law cuts taxes and fights fraud. In contrast, Democrats are fighting to raise taxes and protect fraudsters nationwide.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bismarck May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.07 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 management ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.95 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 management ($58 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.80 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 man more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minot May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Minot, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.14 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 healthcare practit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Rapid City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.81 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 manageme more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Sioux Falls May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.03 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 man more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Urges SEC Oversight of Prediction Markets * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) led seven House Democrats in asking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its jurisdiction over prediction markets that reference securities or related financial metrics. "We recognize that event contracts tied to the performance of U.S. financial markets may present opportunities for investors and businesses to hedge the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on July 22, 2026, by Victoria Hunter Gibney, senior research analyst on the Income and Poverty Trends Team, and Urvi Patel, policy analyst on the Housing and Income Security Team: * * * Income Support Helps Families Meet Children's Needs and Reduces Child Welfare Involvement, Research From Multiple Programs Suggest Evidence of Protective Effects of Income Is Strongest for Cases Related to Neglect, Which May Be Driven Largely by Reductions in Materi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Votes Against NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote against the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Today, I voted against giving Trump and Hegseth $1.15 trillion dollars to continue the cruel and illegal wars they have launched without authorization from Congress or the support of the American people, while my constituents and millions of peop more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Defends Rock Island Arsenal Workforce, Opposes Amendment to Cut 200,000 Defense Jobs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke on the House floor in opposition to Amendment #316 to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), warning that it could lead to the loss of 200,000 Department of Defense civilian jobs, including at places like the Roc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain * The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub has won nearly $55 million to build the nation a quantum supply chain following a U.S. Economic Development Administration award that positions the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region as the center of quantum manufacturing. The multisector project, led by the University of Chicago-based Chicago Quantum Exchange, leverages the Midwest's exist more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings * The Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI) provides a consistent way to measure how effectively Discover Boating is growing awareness of recreational boating and attracting future participants to the lifestyle over time by tracking the key indicators that reflect the health of the top of the consumer funnel. To learn more more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All * July 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Ahead of the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) - a program Duckworth championed in the Bipartisan Infrast more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Hoeven-Durbin-Britt Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Aviation Safety Passes Committee * July 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) and Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee-and U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-ND), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) to strengthen aviation safety and supp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, Sanders, Scanlon, Dingell, Simon Lead 100 Members Of Congress In Calling On DOJ To Rescind Opinion Undermining Olmstead Lawmakers to Acting AG Blanche: "We cannot return to a time when people with disabilities were denied basic civil rights, ripped away from their families, and institutionalized against their will... we urge the Department to honor both the letter and spirit of the ADA by rescinding this opinion." - more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, July 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU Business and Accounting Programs Earn AACSB Reaccreditation Through 2031 EIU recognized for ongoing commitment to student success, continuous improvement, high-quality teaching - Eastern Illinois University's School of Business has earned reaffirmation of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, extending accreditation of its business and accounting degree programs through 2031 more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, July 23 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Nathan Bucio '27 Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad Elmhurst University nursing student Nathan Bucio '27 has been awarded a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling him to divert briefly from his busy schedule and take some time to study abroad. Bucio, of Melrose Park, Illinois, is the most recent of 20 Elmhurst University students over the past few years to receive the highly competitive Gilman Scholarship. The Gilman is t more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged DOJ Bulk Data Rule Violations By Tim Newman, Richard Weber, Brianne Wylie A federal judge in Illinois recently declined to dismiss a class action complaint in part because the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged violation of the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Bulk Data Rule. The court held the violations triggered the crime/tort exception to consent under the Federal Wiretap Act more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Announces Q2 2026 Financial Highlights * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights * Net income increased to $180 million, compared to $151 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * First Rescued Belugas Arrive Safely at Shedd Aquarium New arrivals mark the first successful effort in an international, coordinated relocation to save the whales stuck at a closed facility - Four rescued beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) arrived safely into the cool saltwater habitats of Shedd Aquarium's Abbott Oceanarium - the first in an urgent and coordinated international effort. Shedd Aquarium was asked to rescue and rehome the whales, in partne more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State names Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement, FSU Foundation president * Florida State University President Richard McCullough has appointed Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement and president of the FSU Foundation. Glenn begins the interim role immediately, succeeding Marla Vickers, who stepped down earlier this summer after serving as vice president since 2022. "Susan Glenn brings deep more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following Alarming Reports Social Security Will Face Insolvency By 2032, Durbin Calls On Congress To Strengthen Social Security Before End Of The Year * July 22, 2026 Durbin: "The longer Congress waits to act on Social Security, the more expensive it will be [and] the more difficult the policy choices will be." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) raised alarms that the Social  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Three Corporate Drive Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 T 847-550-2300 T 888-391-6300 www.fresenius-kabi.com/us July 20, 2026 Drug Enforcement Administration Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 Re: Docket No. DEA-1278; RIN 1117-AB86; "Revision of Applications for Manufacturing  more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New G2 Research: AI Is Reshaping How B2B Software Deals Are Won and Lost * Finding software has never been faster, but getting to final approval for the sale has never been more complex. That's the th esis of G2's 2026 Buyer Behavior Report: The Evaluation Maze, which is based on a survey of more than 1,000 B2B software buyers and decision-makers, paired with interviews from more than 50 B2B sales and marketing leaders. The discovery phase more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces agenda of Fourth Annual Women's Leadership Symposium * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda for its Fourth Annual Women's Leadership Symposium, a pre-conference event taking place Oct. 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. The symposium, themed "Vision, Voice, Value more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Helps Secure Defense Verdict for Mead Johnson in Infant Formula Trial * National law firm Husch Blackwell assisted Mead Johnson in securing a complete defense verdict in a complex torts dispute involving product liability allegations centered on cow's milk-based infant formula provided to premature babies in hospitals. Tried in the St. Louis Circuit Court alongside Tucker Ellis, a jury sided with more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Steil Joins Mornings with Maria to Discuss Congressional Stock Trading and Reconciliation 3.0. This morning, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the Stop Insider Trading Act, which is headed to the House floor for a vote next week, as well as House Republican efforts to attach the SAVE America Act to Reconciliation 3.0.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Tech Receives UGC Letter of Approval for Mumbai Campus The university becomes the first U.S. institution to offer degrees in India - Illinois Tech, one of the United States' leading technology-focused research universities, has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a significant milestone in enabling the university to commence academic operations for its inaugural intake a more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Illinois-Led Team Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A multidisciplinary team led by U. of I. chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Huimin Zhao has received a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to develop the world's first foundation models specifically designed for metabolic engineering. Metabolic engineering enables microorganisms to produce value-added pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * In light of the definitive closure of the electoral process in Nicaragua, Alianza Americas calls for the defense of democracy. Returning people to a dictatorship that persecutes and imprisons those who do not submit to the regime is an inhumane and irresponsible act. - Alianza Americas rejects the statements made by Daniel Ortega, who on July 19 publicly stated that in Nicara more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Invested as One: Northern Trust Grants Employees Company Stock Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced Invested as One, a new employee ownership initiative under which eligible employees working at the company as of June 30, 2026, will receive up to 10 shares of Northern Trust common stock. Through Invested as One, Northern Trust is expanding ownership across its workfor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 15, adds nine members. No members withdrew, and membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit additional notifications as membership chang more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Integrity on Acquisition of Stride Health * Kirkland & Ellis advised Integrity, LLC, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, on the acquisition of Stride Health, a portable benefits technology platform enabling flexible, digital insurance enrollment for independent workers -one of the nation's fastest-growing labor seg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Italo on Market Entry in Germany * Kirkland & Ellis has advised Italo Holding (Italo) and its shareholders, Mediterranean Shipping Company and Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of BlackRock), in connection with the company's expansion into Germany with a total investment of EUR3.6 billion. Italo has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility for the purchase of 26 eight-car Velaro Multi Syste more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Compares Trump's Billion-Dollar Vanity Projects to Dictators, Contrasts Spending with Cuts for Working Families * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) yesterday opened his questioning in a Democratic shadow hearing on President Donald Trump's billion-dollar vanity projects by comparing the President's self-promotional initiatives to those of authoritarian rulers, then questioning witnesses about democratic backs more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by Chris Gokturk, Executive Director of Federal Compliance and Reporting and shareholders James A. Paretti and David J. Goldstein: * * * EEOC Proposes to Rescind All EEO Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to approve a proposed rule which would rescind a series of agency demographic reporting requirements, most notably the EEO-1 Form, which private em more PR

ENCINO, California, July 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 58-Unit Multifamily Property in Ingleside, Illinois INGLESIDE, Ill. - 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 Lincoln Woods Apartments, a 58-unit multifamily property in Ingleside, Illinois. "Lincoln Woods Apartments attracted strong investor interest bec more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * McCains Support Goldfarb Center, Invest in Music Business Students * *This feature is written and edited by Makenna Frank, a Theatre graduate student. MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University alumna and former Music faculty member Claudia McCain was able to experience a breathtaking moment when the highly anticipated Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communications (COFAC) Recital Hall opened in the early 2000s. Now, she  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Brown and the coalition called on Congress to pass An more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important step towards increasing oversight of these chemicals  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2026) - A higher education leader with extensive experience advancing student safety, support, wellbeing and success has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, following a competitive nat more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Full Slate of Committee Appointees for Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary What you should know * The eighteen appointees include law professors and three former New York State judges - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the full slate of members appointed to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary (MACJ), which evaluates candidates for judicial appointments and recommends qualified ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * National FOP President Applauds D.C. Circuit Decision on Public Safety Broadband Rule * Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed today's unanimous decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold the Eighth Report and Order issued in October 2024 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the 4.9 GHz ba more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 23 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern projects receive Genesis Mission funding U.S. Department of Energy initiative aims to transform how complex scientific problems are investigated and solved - The U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission has selected four projects with ties to Northwestern University for Phase I funding. The national initiative aims to build the world's most powerful scientific platform with a goal to double the productivity and impact of American more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Quantum internet leaves the lab First real-world demonstration of quantum entanglement over busy telecom fiber * In 2024, scientists demonstrated quantum teleportation in a lab-based cable filled with high-speed internet traffic * New study sent entangled photons through a busy cable connecting Evanston to downtown Chicago * Quantum signals remained remarkably intact, preserving entanglement with more than 94% fidelity * Demonstrates  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Op-ed: Delaware legislators were right to reject interchange bill * Lawmakers in Delaware recently rejected a bill that would have upended the interchange system. In an op-ed that appeared in Delaware's Bay to Bay News, DEXSTA Federal Credit Union President/CEO Jerry King stated that lawmakers deserved recognition for making this decision. As written, House Bill 315 would have prohibited the collection of credit card interchange fe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Prior authorization reform is on the march. Next stop: House floor * Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association "Quick-moving legislation to reform prior authorization-adopted today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee-shows that this idea has bipartisan support and political legs. The Ways and Means Committee last week supported the Improving Seniors more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley, Calvert Legislation To Reauthorize ALS Research Funding Program Passes the House * On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on and passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will further advance the scientific understanding of neurodegen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Gas utilities wasting billions on pipe replacement PIRG calls to end local DC policy incentivizing Washington Gas' replacement program - Gas utilities are wasting tens of billions of dollars on pipe replacement programs that are failing to deliver safety improvements. What's more, evidence suggests aggressive replacement programs are themselves a source of safety risk. That's according to Spending and Safety Outcomes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Bonamici, Omar and Correa Introduce the Right to Learn Act * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), alongside Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The Right to Learn Act will e more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 22 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College * Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson's Interim appointment ensures continuity for scholars and academic programs. ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University has appointed Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson, an SC State alumna, educator and Orangeburg native, as interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College. Stephenson assumes leader more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Apex Treasury Corp. in Its US$4 Billion Business Combination With TECfusions * Sidley is representing Apex Treasury Corp. (NASDAQ: APXT) in its proposed business combination with TECfusions, Inc., a developer and operator of AI-ready data center and power infrastructure. The transaction is based on a US$4 billion pre-money valuation of TECfusions and is supported by a US$35 million PIPE investment. Upo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives in its Acquisition of AEGIS Hedging Solutions * Sidley represented Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives in its acquisition of AEGIS Hedging Solutions, a provider of commodity market intelligence, technology, and market infrastructure. Under the terms of the transaction, Goldman Sachs Alternatives will become the institutional investment partner of AE more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Shortlisted at the Law.com 2026 Asia Legal Awards * Sidley has been shortlisted in five categories at the Law.com 2026 Asia Legal Awards, including in the "Securities Firm of the Year" category. The annual awards, now in their 13th year, celebrate the most significant transactions, cases, and legal work that have shaped the industry across Asia. Sidley deals have also been shortlisted in four categories: * P more PR

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 21 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Statement from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) President Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, on the recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit * Rosemont, Ill. - "We disagree with today's ruling and are disappointed that the court will not compel the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce the provider nondiscrimination provision of the Afford more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI * When conversations about artificial intelligence happen on college campuses, they often center on what technology companies, researchers, or faculty think. But what are students saying? That question became the focus of a summer research project by Calvin University senior David Lafe, a digital communication major, working alongside communication professor Katie Good. Together, t more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * The Customer History Your Distributorship Doesn't Know It's Missing * Ask a branch manager how many units of a given fitting sit in a particular warehouse, and an answer comes in seconds. Ask that same manager what was actually said to a key account during the last three calls before an order came in, and the answer becomes much less clear. That gap appears constantly, and it is exactly the part of the busin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Trade Policy Update: Key Developments for Recreational Marine Manufacturers * On Monday, the Trump administration made two significant tariff announcements regarding a new 50% tariff on certain imports from Canada and a new incentive program for U.S. aluminum production. The president has said Canada discriminates against U.S. exports of dairy products, alcoholic beverages and autos. When do the new tar more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 22 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS students explore conservation, culture in the Brazilian Amazon * A group of University of Illinois Springfield students recently traveled to Brazil's Amazon region for a study away experience that combined environmental science, biology, culture and conservation. The course, led by Megan Styles, UIS professor of environmental studies, and Amy McEuen, professor of biology, gave students the opportunity to explore one of the  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 21 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Sets Date for Second Quarter Results * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -July 21, 2026 - UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Management more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown 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 Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture The largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May. By Albert Raboteau When Charles Burchard recruited Salahuddin Choudhury to Virginia Tech, he couldn't offer a fancy office or big budget. Instead, the first dean of what is now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design offered Choudhury something the young architect  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * WAYS AND MEANS REPUBLICANS BLOCK SCHNEIDER-LED AMENDMENT TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR POLITICAL INTERFERENCE IN TAX AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced an amendment to protect taxpayer privacy by increasing penalties for violations of Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code. Following the Charles Littlejohn leak of Donald Trump's tax r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions -  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in federal elections and guarantee  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU SHRM Student Chapter Receives Superior Merit Award 2025-26 * MACOMB, IL -Today, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the trusted authority on all things work, workers and the workplace, awarded a 2025-26 Merit Award designation to the Western Illinois University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages the d more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Your Weakest Link Is a System You Don't Own * A distributor's controller approves a routine software update from the ERP vendor. It is the same vendor that has held remote access for years to clear support tickets and help close the month. Nothing looks wrong. Three weeks later every branch's order entry locks up, and the ransom note names the vendor's own support tool as the way in. Nobody at the distributo more PR