NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * 6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members * This special offer is available at Fine Hotels + Resorts(r) or The Hotel Collection properties across the U.S. booked through Amex Travel(tm) The only thing better than a weekend getaway at a luxe resort? Extending your vacation for an extra night. Platinum Card(r) Members can enjoy a complimentary third night more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA and TEDLaw partner to reimagine professional development for the legal profession The American Bar Association and TEDLaw are partnering to explore a first-of-its-kind immersive professional development experience designed to help lawyers build the human capabilities that will become increasingly important as the legal profession navigates rapid technological and societal change. The inaugural ABA + TEDLaw founding cohort event, which will launc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP on Pritzker Toll Increase: Pure Springfield Cronyism * SPRINGFIELD, IL -Governor J.B. Pritzker has once again gotten his way at the expense of Illinois taxpayers. This afternoon, the Illinois Tollway board, hand-picked by Pritzker, unanimously approved the increases. The 57% increase will cost a commuter who passes through two tolls a day, 5 days a week, approximately $225 starting in 2027. AFP-IL Deputy State Dire more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 For the fifteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition to Alston & Bird's 22 individually ranked lawyers, the firm earned four practice rankings across the United States. Ranked practices: * Georgia: Firms (Prosecuti more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS-sponsored 2026 WISE interns reflect on experiences in D.C. * This summer, two American Nuclear Society student members were supported by the Society in the Washington Internship for Students of Engineering (WISE) Program. Those student members were Bradford Arnold and Blake Bird, each of whom had the opportunity to spend nine weeks in Washington, D.C., learning about the complex intersection between technology and polic more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * California Establishes a Wildfire Safety Floor - Local Governments Must Balance Safety with Flexibility * APCIA applauds approval of the nation's first statewide Zone 0 standard and urges communities to maintain consistent and verifiable standards SACRAMENTO, CA - The following statement by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is in response to the California Board of Fore more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * CompTIA SecAI+ earns ANAB accreditation, helping organizations build trusted AI cybersecurity capabilities Independent accreditation helps organizations build AI security skills and strengthen workforce readiness - CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications, today announced that CompTIA SecAI+, its certification focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Replacement Visor Accessories Hazard: The recalled hockey visors and replacement visor accessories can crack upon impact, posing a risk of injury due to laceration or impact hazards. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: August 20, 2026 Units: About 12,957 Consumer Contact: CCM Hockey toll-free at 800-451-4600 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@ccmhockey.com or more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Crain's names two Nixon Peabody attorneys among 'Notable Leaders in Law' * Chicago, IL, & New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that partners Elizabeth Baio and Aaron Yowell have been named among the 2026 "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law" by Crain's regional publications. Chicago-based Intellectual Property partner Ela was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business, while Crain's New York Bus more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion * Disciplined execution drives stronger-than-expected results in a dynamic market. * Net income guidance improved to $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion. * Order book trends reinforce 2026 as the bottom of the ag equipment cycle. - Deere & Company reported net income of $1.379 billion for the third quar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Welcome 300 New Citizens at Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony * August 19, 2026 [SPRINGFIELD, IL] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today celebrated the naturalization of 300 new citizens from 52 countries at the Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony. The Honorable Colleen Lawless, United States Dist more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski Welcome 300 New Citizens At Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony * August 19, 2026 SPRINGFIELD -U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today celebrated the naturalization of 300 new citizens from 52 countries at the Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony. The Honorable Colleen Lawless, United States Distric more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Brand Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Prod more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The properties listed in this notice are being considered for listing or related actions more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert: * * * Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships Introduction Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of data on Registered Apprenticeship statewide and nati more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago and WHEDA Recognize Housing Counseling Grants Supporting Milwaukee-Area Homebuyers * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) joined the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today in Milwaukee to recognize three of the 14 Wisconsin organizations receiving grants through the Community First(r) Housing Counseling Resource Program (HCRP more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee, thank you for hosting this important hearing. I am Jonathan Ingram, the Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). FGA has worked with policymakers across the count more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Gipson Rankin Appointed Interim Associate Dean * North Carolina Central University School of Law has named Sonia M. Gipson Rankin interim associate dean for technology and innovation. Gipson Rankin, who joined the NCCU School of Law faculty in August, teaches Torts I and leads the law school's Technology Law and Policy Center. She brings extensive experience at the intersection of law, technology and higher education, as well as nine years more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pritzker Waives Penalties and Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather in Illinois CHICAGO -- Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 15 counties affected by widespread damage from torrential downpours, flash flooding, straight-line winds and several tornadoes. Illinois currently leads the nation with approximately 204 tornadoes th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT to Host Webinar on Optimizing Food Innovation in the Age of AI * CHICAGO - August 19, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting a free webinar that will explore practical applications of AI across the food innovation lifecycle. The webinar, which is being held more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Immigrant Rights Groups Sue to Protect Due Process for Asylum Seekers * New Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Trump Rule that Sends Asylum Seekers to Immigration Court Without Interviews Today, immigration legal service providers and advocacy organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new interim final rule that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to send people seeking asylum directly to i more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * July 2026 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 20, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of July of $682 million or $539 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for July include 23 events with approximately 75% of the losses related to two wind and hail events. Financial information, including material announcements about T more PR

QUINCY, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: * * * JWCC Trustees Approve Three-Year Agreement with Faculty Association During its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Faculty Association. The agreement spans three fiscal years and includes a 5% increase in the first year, followed by 4% increases in each of the next two years. "This agreement recognizes the important contributions of o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Integrity on Acquisition of Visionary * 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 Visionary, an Atlanta, Georgia-based financial services organization specializing in life insurance and annuities for individuals and families, and led by Akki Roopani. The acqu more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty count to 79, according to the Division of Academic Af more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026 * With classes starting on Monday, Aug. 24, the campus is buzzing with the sights and sounds of over 1,000 new undergraduate students pushing carts and unpacking cars as they file into their new home away from home: Millersville University. To get to know the new kids on campus, take a look at some of the data on the incoming class for Fall 2026. #UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Of the 8,840 applications received at  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - August 19, 2026 * Weather For the past week, temperatures ranged from 1-2 degrees below normal in the north to 3-5 degrees above normal in the south. Precipitation totals through Tuesday, Aug. 18, ranged from nothing in the north to an inch in parts of the state. This total does not include rain that fell overnight Tuesday/Wednesday. The southwest corner of the state exp more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Completes Acquisition of D-Fend Solutions Accelerates airspace protection for public safety agencies and critical infrastructure with differentiated non-kinetic, RF cyber-takeover technology - CHICAGO - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has completed the acquisition of D-Fend Solutions (D-Fend), an industry leader in counter-drone technology, for a purchase price of $1.5 billion. This deal provides public safety and enterprise custo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Expands Relationship with First Sentier Group to Support Irish Fund Structure * Asset Servicing News | August 20, 2026 # DUBLIN - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced it has expanded its relationship with First Sentier Group, having been appointed fund administrator and depositary for First Sentier Group's Irish fund, the First Sentier Investors Global more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * With postpartum depression in the news, expert calls for greater 'fourth trimester' support Maternal depression expert available to discuss risk factors, prevention strategies and more Expert leads research around Mothers and Babies intervention to manage stress, prevent postpartum depression - CHICAGO -- Amid renewed national attention on postpartum mental health following recent news involving actress Hayden Panettiere and the ongoing Lindsay more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Preschool teachers overwhelmingly support play-based learning, study finds * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Thinkers from Plato to Maria Montessori have championed play as one of the most powerful ways that young children learn and grow. American preschool teachers overwhelmingly agree -but a new study finds that teachers in urban settings feel less family support for play-based learning than their suburban counterparts. The study, published in the Early Childhood Education more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Provost Mickey A. Latour finds a culture of kindness at Tennessee Tech * Tennessee Tech University's new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Mickey A. Latour, had a feeling about the university before he ever sat down for his formal interview. He arrived on campus at 6:30 a.m. for the first part of his two-day interview process. With 10 or 12 hours to fill before a scheduled dinner at downtown Cookeville's Fire & Vine, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Illinois Students Examine Poverty Through Inter-School Exchange Author: Rivanna Jihan, Guest Contributor Rivanna Jihan is a high school social studies teacher in Chicago. Jihan created the lesson plan "Bold Promises to End Poverty," as a part of the spring 2025 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship program, "Global Issues, Local Contexts: News for Civic Knowledge and Engagement." Her lesson reached 14 stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces the STOP Improper Licensing Act to Keep Dangerous Unqualified Drivers Off American Highways * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Strengthening Transportation Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Improper Licensing Act to clear America's highways of hazardous drivers. This bill requires federal safety regulators to audit states issuing non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to illegal ali more PR

INA, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * RLCF High 5 Scholarship: Leeck family honors the memory of husband and father, Doug Leeck The Rend Lake College Foundation has welcomed another meaningful addition to its High 5 Scholarship Endowment campaign, honoring a dedicated community educator and expanding educational access through the Leeck Family Scholarship. The story behind the scholarship traces back to 1997 following the passing of Henry Douglas "Doug" Leeck. A devoted educator, farmer and community l more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Stone Point Capital in Acquisition of Ever.Ag's Risk Management Business * Sidley represented Stone Point Capital in its acquisition of the risk management business of global agri-food technology leader Ever.Ag. Ever.Ag's Risk Management business provides agricultural producers, processors, cooperatives, manufacturers, and other businesses with integrated insurance, advisory, and derivatives brokerage  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 19 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal for Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Efforts * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has earned the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan (HEAP) Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its comprehensive approach to nonpartisan civic learning, voter education and student electoral participation. SIUE's 2026 Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan received 28  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The Pulitzer Prizes, in partnership with the American Library Association, present new traveling exhibition, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, to be displayed at 20 public libraries nationwide * Exhibition Celebrates Pulitzer Prize-Winning Works in All Categories Through Displays, Interactive Stations and Live Events Exhibition Debuts in October 2026 in Chicago and Dallas CH more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 20, 2026) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced an executive change designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and prepare for the future of mobility. Effective Sept. 8th, Niki Allen will join TMNA as chief information officer. She will lead Toyota's technology strategy, digital transformation initiat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist in Three Categories for The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named a finalist in three categories for The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards: firm Chair Tom Cole for Managing Partner of the Year, Best Use of Technology, and Lauren Hancock Miller for Most Promising Newcomer. The awards honor outstanding achievements across the leg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Trust and Transparency Matter Most in Wealth Management Relationships, TransUnion Survey Finds * New research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) found that trust, reputation and transparency are the most important factors shaping how consumers choose and maintain relationships with wealth management providers. The findings highlight a significant opportunity for firms to differentiate themselves in an in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine names Gina Cronin as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer * The University of Chicago Medicine has named Gina M. Cronin, MHA, FACHE, as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 19, 2026. Cronin will lead enterprise-wide human resources operations and strategy across the South Side-based academic health system. Her leadership will support UChicago Medicine's continue more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 19 [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 Announces Quarterly Dividend * NORTHBROOK, Ill. - August 19, 2026 - UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share. The dividend will be paid on Sep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation. The investigation is b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Volunteer inspired to serve patients at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital after life-threatening neurological condition * HUNTLEY, Ill. - August 19, 2026 - After surviving a life-threatening brain condition and multiple neurological procedures, veteran Doug Bober is helping patients navigate their own medical journeys at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital as a volunteer. Bober began serving the Northwestern Medicine  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * Your Feedback in Action: 2026 Annual Member Survey Results * A member letter from President and CEO, Michael Ericson Thank you for your continued partnership with FHLBank Chicago and for sharing your feedback through our 2026 Annual Member Survey and ongoing conversations throughout the year. As a member-owned cooperative, your perspective plays an important role in shaping our prioriti more PR