WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * $27 Billion and Counting: Budzinski Demands Answers from VA Admin on Exploding Oracle Costs Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) pressed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence during a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the VA's plans to give Oracle an additional $17 billion for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. Budzinski, who has been overseeing the VA's EHRM program as  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * 2027 International Codes(R) Add Provisions to Accelerate Off-Site Construction and Support Housing Affordability The 2027 International Codes(R) will be published later this year, and jurisdictions can adopt the ICC/MBI 1200 series standards now - Washington, D.C.- The 2027 International Codes(R) (I-Codes(R)), including the International Building Code(R) (IBC) and International Residential Code(R) (IRC), now incorporate key provisions that more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Message from EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney: This Labor Day, Thank a Lineworker * WASHINGTON (September 04, 2026) -Today, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President and CEO Drew Maloney honors the skilled men and women who power our daily lives. In a new message on LinkedIn, he thanks the more than 100,000 lineworkers who work every day to keep America's energy grid running and make it stronger -and who work around the clock more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Announces Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) Collection Development Grants * CHICAGO - Thirteen collection development grants are available to AASL members to create or expand their collection with content to provide context and content that explores Jewish experience, Jewish achievement, and Jewish identity as an antidote to antisemitism. Sponsored by the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History,  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Adamson Named September COAP EOM * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The Western Illinois University Council of Administrative Personnel Employee of the Month for September is Audrey Adamson, executive director, Career Readiness and Workforce Development. Adamson is recognized for her exceptional dedication, professionalism and positive impact on her team. An outstanding supervisor with a positive, encouraging, and supportive attitude who consistently pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA invites public libraries to apply for 12 months of early childhood STEM program kits and resources * CHICAGO - In collaboration with Cummins Inc., the American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from U.S. public libraries to participate in A Year of STEM, 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners. Through a competitive, peer-reviewed app more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news: * * * President's Message Victory! Invasive Carp Barrier Construction Resumes September 4, 2026 Joel Brammeier, President & CEO I'm writing with good news. Construction is resuming on a critical project to stop invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had abruptly halted work on the Brandon Road project in late July without explanation or warning. With your support, we immediately stepped up to lead the call to more PR

DARIEN, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Healthy sleep sets the stage for student success To highlight the critical role healthy sleep plays in students' learning, health, and well-being, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is hosting its seventh annual Student Sleep Health Week, Sept. 14-18. This year's theme, "Sleep is Your Superpower," spotlights how quality sleep can give kids the energy they need to succeed each day. "Kids cannot perform their best physically, menta more PR

DARIEN, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Survey finds many adults sacrifice sleep for school, work and family Getting enough sleep can take a back seat to the demands of work, school, and family life. According to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly one-third (32%) of American adults say work and school schedules take priority over sleep, while almost half (42%) say family or household responsibilities do. Women (45%) are more likely than men (40%) t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Urges Passage of the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement commending Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Vince Fong (R-CA) for introducing the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)-Quarantine Area in South Carolina * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), working with Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry, is expanding areas quarantined for Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora gla more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Army-made motors power historic 'Game of Drones' flight * EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A historic unmanned aerial system flight broke the endurance record for an independently battery-powered software designed 3D-printed group 1 drone using the power of Army-manufactured motors during Defense Contract Management Agency's "Game of Drones" event here July 16. The Army is not known for manufacturing components, but in a first of its kind demonst more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * As Roosevelt Grows, New Fundraising Initiative Focuses on Helping Every Student Succeed Roosevelt University is growing--and that growth is changing who the University welcomes through its doors. The 2026-27 academic year marks Roosevelt's fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth, with an increasingly diverse student population calling the University home. This includes a 30% increase in new and continuing students from Chicago's South and West Side commu more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's recently published Oxford University Press book, Inclusive Innovation in the Age of AI and Big Data, co-edited with Professor Peter K. Yu, was the subject of an in-depth review on the Comparative Patent Remedies blog. T more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require monitoring of microplastics in North Carolinians' drinking water by adding microplastics to its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. "No one should have to worry about whether the water they're drinking is clean and safe," more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS HIS OFFICE'S EFFORTS TO PROTECT WORKERS IN ANNUAL LABOR DAY REPORT * Chicago - Heading into Labor Day weekend, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted a report detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois workers. The Attorney General's Workplace Rights Bureau was codified in state statute in 2020 and has since launched more than 115 investigation more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES ABC PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC FOR UNFAIR, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES * Arlington Heights Home Repair Company Misled Consumers to Sign Contracts with Hidden Costs, Repairs Often Incomplete by Unlicensed Technicians Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc. (ABC) for its deceptive business practices that mislead consume more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Illinois First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment was unchanged in 2 of the 13 largest counties in Illinois from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Illinois employment was essentially unchanged over the year at 5,992,400 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Com more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Indiana First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 3 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Indiana employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 3,160,700 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Iowa First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in all three of the largest counties in Iowa with published data from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Iowa employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 1,537,500 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Com more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Michigan First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 4 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Michigan employment increased 0.3 percent over the year to 4,357,500 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Minnesota First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 6 of the 8 largest counties in Minnesota from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Minnesota employment decreased 0.3 percent over the year to 2,878,100 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commission more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nebraska First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 1 of the 3 largest counties in Nebraska from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Nebraska employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 1,008,200 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Dakota First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined 0.6 percent in Cass, the only large county in North Dakota, from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. North Dakota employment decreased 0.5 percent over the year to 420,700 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (see table 1.)  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Ohio First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 8 of the 15 largest counties in Ohio from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Ohio employment decreased 0.2 percent over the year to 5,458,300 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regiona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Dakota First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose 1.0 percent in Minnehaha, the only large county in South Dakota, from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. South Dakota employment increased 0.2 percent over the year to 451,700 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Wisconsin First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 5 of the 8 largest counties in Wisconsin from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wisconsin employment was essentially unchanged over the year at 2,902,600 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Assistant Commission more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing: Africa's Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand * * African airlines will need nearly 1,200 new airplanes; 75% will be single-aisle jets * Aviation services demand will fuel the need for 75,000 new aviation professionals * Intra-Africa and Africa-Middle East traffic will lead regional fleet growth and network ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its Chicago chapter (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission (HRC) following its decision to draft a formal resolution demanding accountab more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Climate action programming for school and public libraries * CHICAGO -Sustainability, one of the Core Values of Librarianship, is spurring libraries to lead the way in guiding their communities towards climate action. However, because people's lives are affected every day by the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, engaging with the impacts of climate change can be an isolating and difficult exper more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating and Progressive Insurance(r) Continue Rolling Out Boating Safety Videos * Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, is continuing its boating safety video series in collaboration with Progressive Insurance(r), with new episodes focused on practical skills and everyday situations boaters encounter on the water. Launched this summer, the short-form video series combines approachable safe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Demand FAA to Pay Air Traffic Controllers the Congressionally-Approved Raise that Administrator Bedford Continues to Withhold * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation-and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today demanded that FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford immediately hand over the Congressionally-authorized pay raise to the air traffic controller (A more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * EPA & Army Corps' Re-Proposed "Polluted Water Rule" will Gut Federal Protections in Great Lakes Region and Beyond "The EPA and Army Corps' new proposal issued today makes one thing clear: the Trump administration wants to gut the Clean Water Act" - Washington, D.C. - Today, the Trump administration's EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a supplemental proposed rule, known as the "Waters of the U.S.", th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Successful Cleanup of Kerr-McGee Kress Creek Superfund Site in DuPage County, Illinois * CHICAGO (September 3, 2026) - Today, officials from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined state and local officials at McDowell Grove to celebrate the recent deletion of the Kerr-McGee Kress Creek Superfund site in Illinois from the National Priorities List. The deletion is possible because no further  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026 to expand the types of student loan repayment plans eligible for forgiveness and support those who forgo potentially lucrative careers to work in public service. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Appointments to Every Child Reads Champions Council * New council will bring together leaders from education, business, philanthropy and communities to accelerate Michigan's literacy efforts and help every child become a strong reader LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Every Child Reads Champions Council, a new advisory body created through Executive Order 2026-12 to ch more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law * Coalition of Governors Write to Attorney General Blanche Calling on Him To Protect the Rights of People With Disabilities (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors from across the United States today announced that they have sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on him to continue the federal governmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Approves 600 MW of New Energy Storage in First CRGA Procurement * The initial procurement marks an important step toward strengthening reliability and managing electricity costs, while underscoring the need to improve future procurement rounds in PJM SPRINGFIELD, IL-On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the results of the state's first utility-scale energy storage procurement under the Clean and Rel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is inviting comments on applications for duty-free entry of scientific instruments under the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966. The applications cover research equipment including dilution refrigerators, cryostats, lasers, electron microscopes, spectrometers, magnets and spectroscopy systems sought by universities and a research organization. Applicants include Northwestern University and Cornell University, t more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced * On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college's first four tenure-track faculty members. The new faculty introduced today were Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith. "These faculty members bring extensive expertise in their fiel more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Key path to Alzheimer's-like brain damage starts outside the brain * Immune cells that normally protect the body from damage by attacking foreign or infected cells are found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders at much higher levels than in healthy brains. The cells appear to contribute to neurodegeneration, but where they were coming from, and how they were primed to accumulate in the brain, was not known. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Continues National Push to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans at Georgia Event * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) participated Thursday in the first stop of Indian American Impact's national listening tour in Norcross, Georgia, where South Asian elected officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to address the rise in hate, harassment, and violence targeting South Asian Americans. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Trump Disclose Whether He, His Family, or Allies Stand to Profit from Venezuela Oil Deal * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today demanded President Donald Trump disclose whether he, members of his family, political allies, major donors, or business associates stand to fina more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm as Trump Administration Continues to Threaten to Deploy Armed Federal Agents to Polling Places * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today sounded the alarm as the Trump Administration continues to threaten the deployment of ICE, CBP, or other armed federal agents at or near polling places during the 2026 midterm elections, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Garcia, Frost Demand Census Bureau Rescind Sham Noncitizen Voting Report * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), and Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxwell Frost (D-FL) today demanded that the U.S. Census Bureau  more PR

ENCINO, California, Sept. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale ST. CHARLES, 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 Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois. "Located in a high-demand submarket, Fox Run Apartments is a fully renovated asset well more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Leadership Barometer: Softer Expectations, Stable Fundamentals in Second Quarter * NMMA's Q2 2026 Marine Leadership Barometer points to a more cautious outlook among recreational boating industry executives, as expectations around revenue, product demand and the broader economy moderated from the first quarter. While key business fundamentals remained broadly stable, the results suggest industry le more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026 * Weather This week's forecast: * Scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, Sept. 2, with some strong storms possible afternoon and evening hours. Hot and humid to the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing Thursday through Saturday. Mostly fair, dry and cooler Sunday into early next week. * High temperatures from the mid-upper 70s more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NASA administrator, federal leaders to visit Iowa State * #Quick look Iowa State University has a long history of supporting NASA's mission through research, education, and workforce development. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, along with leaders from other federal agencies, will visit Iowa State on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Isaacman and other federal leaders will meet with campus leadership, tour Ames National Laboratory and participate in a st more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * National Spotlight: Malcolm X College Recognized as a Model for Economic Mobility * Malcolm X College President David A. Sanders is driven by the conviction that education creates pathways to prosperity, purpose, and lasting impact. Now, that belief and the work behind it are receiving national recognition. Public Agenda, a national nonprofit research organization, has published a case study highlighting Malcolm X College as a powerful example of how co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Nautique Boat Company and NMMA Host State Lawmakers for Manufacturing Tour and On-Water Demonstration * On Tuesday, July 21, Nautique Boat Company, in partnership with NMMA, hosted over a dozen state lawmakers and staff from across the country at their facility in Orlando, Florida. The visit included a comprehensive tour of their manufacturing facility, and an on-water wakesurfing demonstration. The even more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * NIJC Announces Advocate Training Center to Equip Communities to Defend Immigrants * New capacity-building hub will provide training, practice advisories, and resources for attorneys, partner organizations, and immigrant communities CHICAGO -The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is excited to announce its new Advocate Training Center, a capacity-building hub offering trainings, practice advisories, an more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Children's suicide-related emergency visits spiked by 74% in the US between 2016-2022 Half occurred in hospitals that often lack specialized resources to care for kids in mental health crises * Study represented more than 5 million emergency visits for mental health concerns * Authors stress all EDs need additional training, access to pediatric mental health professionals, and should universally screen all children for risk of suicide  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states * Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif. -gave notice to Prime Healthcare today that they will hold a symp more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket * Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, gave notice to Prime Healthcare today that they will hold a strike for one day on September 15 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who speak up and fight for their patients, announced  more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 5 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces new leadership appointments across campus Pittsburg State University has announced several new leaders to key roles across campus, reflecting the university's continued commitment to student success, academic excellence, and operational advancement. "Each of these individuals brings talent, experience, and a passion for Pitt State," said Pitt State President Thomas Newsom. "We are excited for the future and look forward to the con more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton welcomes Class of 2030 that reflects continuing commitment to socio-economic diversity By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Princeton has welcomed the Class of 2030 for the 2026-27 academic year, including one of the largest number of lower-income first-year students in the University's history. In the first-year Class of 2030, approximately 25% of the class are lower-income students eligible for federal Pell Grants. Need-based financial more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Dean Introduce Bill to Ban ICE Use of "Shock Gloves" * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced H.R 10226, the No Shock Act, to ban the use of "shock gloves" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its plan to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Pressley Investigate "Project Homecoming" Fraud and Corruption "So long as Project Homecoming and CBP Home app systematically exploit, pressure, deceive, and strand our immigrant neighbors, we as Members of Congress will stand opposed and do everything in our power to hold DHS accountable." - Today, Congressmembers Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee of Homeland Security, and Ayanna Pressley (MA-0 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia Leads Members of Congress in Demanding Answers from Education Department as Nearly 10 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face Default * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led 27 of his colleagues in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding she provide answers and transparency about the growing federal student loan default crisis as nearly a record of 10 million borrowers enter default under the Trump A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026 * Condemning ICE's Abuse of Power & Harmful Tactics in Connecticut [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a public forum to receive testimony from the Danbury community about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s destructive and indiscriminate detentions last week. Prior to the forum, B more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises the Banks on RMB and USD Capital Market Transactions for KazMunayGas Exceeding US$1 Billion in Value * Sidley advised banks on a new RMB bond offering and a separate tender offer for certain outstanding USD bonds issued by KazMunayGas ("KMG"). Sidley advised BOC International, Bank of China (Hong Kong), China CITIC Bank International, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, and Citi in th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents CDW in Its Acquisition of Data and AI Services Firm Lovelytics * Sidley is representing CDW (NASDAQ: CDW), a leading provider of information technology solutions, in its acquisition of Lovelytics, a data and AI services firm. The acquisition will expand CDW's Data & Analytics Practice, and enhance its capabilities to help customers build data foundations, improve efficiency, and deploy AI. The Sidley more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Science welcomes Dr. Allison Gaines as its newly appointed Orchestra Director and instructional associate professor of Music. Gaines is a bassist, conductor, educator, occasional cellist and clinician whose career more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent - Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications. Tech occupation employmen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider * Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, CERN's Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that shape the universe. Those collisions help researchers investigate questions ranging from the behavior of subatomic particles to the possibility of new physics beyond what more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * University of Manitoba's Chamali Kodikara Takes Over as President of Institute of Food Technologists Student Association * CHICAGO - September 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce that Chamali Kodikara from the University of Manitoba in Canada has taken over as presid more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Instructional Professor Provides Disaster Mapping Assistance After Nepal Flood Following the recent flood in Nepal, Ramesh Sivanpillai has taken up a familiar task -- sorting through satellite imagery and creating maps to help catalog damage and aid first responders. As with past natural disasters, Sivanpillai, a University of Wyoming instructional professor in the School of Computing and Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC), was con more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 5 (TNSxrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Verisk CargoNet Reports Persistent Labor Day Cargo Theft Exposure Across U.S. Freight Networks Five-year Verisk CargoNet analysis underscores holiday exposure as theft methods become more selective and sophisticated Key Takeaways * Verisk CargoNet analyzed 273 theft events that occurred during the Labor Day holiday periods from 2021 through 2025. * California, Texas, and Illinois were the most c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Thanks Oversight Subcommittee Chair Sessions for Bringing Postmaster General to St. Louis to Address USPS Delivery Malfeasance * Ballwin, MO. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner released the following statement after Chair Sessions toured the St. Louis Processing Center with the Postmaster General to exercise his Oversight responsibility and see firsthand the major problems the St. Louis community has had with on-time mail and package delivery: Wagne more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L's DART Fellowship Participants Gain Valuable Experience in Lab Research and Patient Care Maren Barclay '27, Beamlak Abebe '28 and Martha Afoakwa '27 spent their summer in research labs across the country through the DART Fellowship program. By Kelsey Goodwin This summer, three Washington and Lee students honed their research skills in labs around the country through the Dana's Angels Research Trust (DART) Fellowship. The program places studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Problem Solvers Caucus Gerrymandering Reform Framework * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Problem Solvers Caucus released a bipartisan Gerrymandering Reform Framework to address our nation's rampant partisan redistricting. The framework received overwhelming support from the Caucus, and following its introduction, democracy organizations, political experts, and other stakeholders came forward to endorse the initiative. Here's more PR