CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * $76 Million in Philanthropic Commitments to Advance Illinois Tech's Academic Transformation Illinois Tech has announced $76 million in recent philanthropic commitments to invest in students and advance the university's student-first academic transformation. Led by a landmark $25 million commitment from University Regent Craig Duchossois and his wife, Janet, the collective support from alumni, trustees, foundations, and corporations st more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 9-10-26 New Harmony Gallery Be, Held * The University of Southern Indiana New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) is pleased to present Be, Held: Contemporary Analog Art by Johanna Aenderl, Jenny Zoey Casey and Rachel Singel. The exhibit opens Saturday, September 12 with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through October 31. This multidimensional exhibit features handmade artworks ranging from fiber  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL and ALA Announce Transition to ALA-Administered Recognition Process for School Librarianship Preparation Programs * The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the American Library Association (ALA) announce a new program recognition process for master's-level school librarianship preparation programs. Effective July 1, 2026, ALA and AASL concluded their participation in the Council for the Accredi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Asked to Free Green Card Holder Held by ICE for More than a Year COVINGTON, KENTUCKY - A Chicago area woman - a lawful permanent resident - who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades is asking a federal court judge to step in and release her from ICE custody in the Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky more than a year after she was taken from her family. Beata Siemionkowicz, a native an more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Servi more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voice service providers to ensure that  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief (PDF) filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls (PDF). KYUP rules require voice servic more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Current Blood Pressure Thresholds May Miss Critically Injured Children National study of more than 230,000 injured children finds that signs of dangerous instability may appear earlier than current standards indicate Key Takeaways * Blood pressure thresholds commonly used to identify dangerously unstable vital signs in children may not signal trouble soon enough after a traumatic injury, according to a national study of more th more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Amyloidosis protein unfolds in unexpected way, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The protein transthyretin can unfold and dissociate in a previously unknown way, possibly contributing to a rare and deadly form of amyloidosis, new findings from Scripps Research and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveal. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may offer new avenues of research for more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Architecture exhibition celebrates influence of campus plan, buildings by Charles Platt * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The look of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, with its long, wide quadrangles and Georgian Revival-style buildings, owes much to the influence of architect Charles Platt. An exhibition created by architecture professor Kevin Hinders celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Architecture Building, designe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Alexian Brothers to host third annual Vascular Ultrasound Symposium * Ascension Alexian Brothers is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its third annual one-day Vascular Ultrasound Symposium for vascular physicians, sonographers and imaging professionals for evidence-based education focused on current techniques, emerging technology and practical applications in vascular imaging. Partic more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services"). The lawsuits challenge n more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 9 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless civil arrests. "Under President Trump, ICE has continuall more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services"). The suits  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS * New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today will file two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species. The lawsuits, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged a federal court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking key provisions of an unlawful rule issued by the Trump administration in June 2025. The rule would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), increase h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, urged a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order enjoining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making warrantless arrests unless they follow statutory safeguards. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit in Ramirez more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. K more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so scammers can't sneak calls through while provider more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general announcing two lawsuits to be filed today to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Meets with Gateway Memorial Hospital CEO, Demands Reform to Improve Operations Sep 09, 2026 GRANITE CITY, IL -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with leadership at Gateway Regional Medical Center to address serious concerns surrounding patient-safety and the hospital's ongoing financial crisis. In an exclusive interview with KMOV David Amelotti, Budzinski shared what was discussed in the closed-door meeting and em more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Elmhurst University Celebrate $950,000 in Federal Funding for Health Research Technology * Elmhurst, Illinois -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Elmhurst University celebrated an award of $950,000 in federal funding for the purchase and installation of instructional, simulation, and research equipment to enhance student learning and support faculty research activities within the Health Sciences Building at Elmhurst University. "Ens more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * CEET grads showcase community college partnerships, regional talent pipeline * Two recent NIU engineering graduates are among the latest success stories of a local education-to-industry pathway that includes collaboration with area community colleges and professional preparation via hands-on internships. Joseph Rayner, who earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from NIU in May 2026, now works as an application engineer at Elgin-based  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Chicken Wire Empire to Hit The Stage Sept. 16 in GCPA! * Grab your tickets for Sept. 16 and join us in the new, state-of-the-art space. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Chicken Wire Empire will hit the stage for the first show in the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, as part of the "A Season of Joy" opening season. "We are thrilled to bring more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago *. At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business, philanthropic, education, and government leaders, Chancellor Juan Salgado highlighted City Colleges of Chicago's growing role as the city's most accessible engine of economic opportunity and outlined a bold vision for the institution's future. Watch the full Keynote on YouTube. Speaking to more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton reaches record enrollment as Class of 2030 begins * Creighton University set an overall enrollment record this fall, reaching 8,948 students while welcoming the third-largest freshman class in University history. The total includes students across Creighton's undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, marking a new enrollment high for the University as a whole. "An increasing number of students are choosing a Creighton education because it more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Darius Sias, Spencer Olea, Michael Lampley - Human Resource Services * A special THANK YOU to Darius, Spencer, and Michael who teamed up with me to make fall student staffing a joy! Managing who is returning, who is newly hired, what is needed for each student transaction and all the minutia for such a large department is never easy. But their dedication and thoroughness over the last several months, made it a breeze! A true sign that someone is worki more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Derry Named September CSEC EOM * Derry graduated from WIU in 2016 with a bachelors degree of Business in Graphic Communication and a minor in Art. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL - - WIU Assistant Director of Creative Services & Branding Justin Derry has been named the September Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September for his exceptional work on billboards, viewbooks and advertisements that have ea more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Beyond the office: Interns see national security in action Each summer, the Idaho National Laboratory welcomes hundreds of interns to the nation's nuclear energy laboratory. While INL is best known for its leadership in nuclear energy, it also plays a big role in the nation's national security. Here, interns have the chance to step into the field and get hands-on experience doing work that supports the nation's def more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU Board of Trustees meeting results: Thursday, September 10 (Charleston, IL) - The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees held its regular September meeting today, September 10, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center, located on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. Immediately following the 11 a.m. Call to Order and Roll Call, the Board approved a motion to enter into Executive Session. The open session of the meeting began at 1 p.m more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * ENERGY STAR Transition Plan Sets 12-Month Path from EPA to DOE * A newly released federal transition plan lays out a timeline for moving ENERGY STAR program leadership and administration to the U.S. Department of Energy, with the full transfer expected to be completed by July 2027. ASA has worked independently and alongside coalition partners to support the ENERGY STAR program, including advocacy on Capitol more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Engineering Students Design, Fabricate, and Build Real Steel Bridges CHICAGO - Clear Creek in Golden, Colo., needs a new steel pedestrian bridge--and the hypothetical owners are turning to students at colleges and universities to make it happen! That's the challenge the American Institute of Steel Construction and the American Society of Civil Engineers have set for the 2027 Student Steel Bridge Competition. To solve it, the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Enviro Groups Ask EGLE to Reverse Permit Approval for Enbridge's Line 5 Tunnel Project Request comes after Michigan Supreme Court decision overturned another Line 5 permit approval - Lansing, MI. - Today, four environmental organizations jointly filed a petition with Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) requesting a contested case hearing on a Water Resource Permit the agency appro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Brings Verified Software Market Data to OpenAI's ChatGPT Work * AI is quickly becoming a new interface for how people find information, analyze markets, and make business decisions. But as AI becomes more embedded in everyday work, one thing matters more than ever: the quality and context of the data behind the answer. That's why we're excited to be part of OpenAI's latest launch of the Data agent in ChatGPT Work! With this launch, OpenAI is wo more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces $26 Million for Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Program Latest round of grant funding includes new Grocery Rescue Program - CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced over $26 million in available grant funding for the Illinois Grocery Initiative. This includes funding for the New Stores ($20.8 million) and Equipment  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America," highlights American ingenuity and innovative app more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Long-Term Strategic Collaboration with Delta Air Lines to Add Highly Sought After Benefits for Members Across the Globe * A new, exclusive loyalty relationship launching in the coming months will bring together Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt programs to help connect the air and hotel experience for their most loyal customers. Initial benefits will focus on Elite Members, with additional e more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Plans for First JdV by Hyatt Hotel in the UK * Oxford Witney Hotel is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand by the end of 2026, bringing the brand's vibrant, locally inspired approach to Oxfordshire CHICAGO (September 10, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with an affiliate of CL Capital for Oxford Witne more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT to Host Free Webinar on Reformulation Strategies * 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 help food professionals address changing consumer expectations, nutritional requirements, and ingredient constraints through advances in science-led more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Illinois Department of Public Health Urges Public to Get Vaccinated Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Immunizations remain safe, effective and the best protection against respiratory viruses and other illnesses Key Points for Media: * IDPH released immunization guidance ahead of fall respiratory virus season. * Immunizations are proven safe and effective in protecting people from serious illness, and IDPH remains  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * NASA's Roman Telescope Opens Up New Window to the Universe Humanity's view of the universe is limited by how much of the sky that we can see at once. Our most powerful telescopes have taken us billions of light-years into the cosmos, but often through narrow windows. With the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA is opening that window wider than ever, giving astronomers an unprecedented view of the universe. "The th more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Job Seekers Are Asking AI For Help Finding Opportunities. Will Your Company Be Part of the Answer? * Artificial intelligence is changing the way people look for jobs and that has important implications for ASA members. That was the focus of a recent ASA Project Talent webinar examining how job seekers are using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and others throughout the job search, and what employers c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Kenneth Warren to deliver Aims of Education speech to Class of 2030 * For many, "uncertainty" has become an era-defining word. Rapid technological advances, shifting global landscape and even an unclear picture of what happens after college graduation has led to a feeling that the future is one big, looming question. In his upcoming Aims of Education address, Prof. Kenneth Warren won't attempt to provide all the answers-but he will try to help inco more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Knox Lane on Partnership with Sage Integration * Kirkland & Ellis represented Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm, on its acquisition of majority stake in SAGE Integration Holdings, LLC, a national security systems integrator serving mission-critical, blue-chip enterprise customers. SAGE Integration provides design, retrofit, installation and maintenance of facility security solutions, wit more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from popular brands, including strollers, car seats, fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands NHTSA Action After Tesla Drivers Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel With Driver-Assistance System Engaged System Engaged * WASHINGTON -On Wednesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) demanded that the Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration take immediate action to address the misuse of Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems after an NBC News investigation identifie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Denounces Trump Administration's Racist "Get Off Our Roads, Mr. Singh" Tweet * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement condemning an official Department of Homeland Security social media post that depicted a man labeled "Mr. Singh" in a Transformers-style deportation graphic, told him to "get off our roads," and warned him to "self-deport or find out": "Our government should never use its  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Joins Illinois Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Leaders in Push to Restore 988 "Press 3" Crisis Services * CHICAGO -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), author of the bipartisan 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act and a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, today joined Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero, The Trevor Project, NAMI Chicago, Equality Illinois, and other mental health and LGBTQ+ advocat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Hanna Melnick, director of early learning policy at the Learning Policy Institute, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions": * * * Chair Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for your invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Hanna Melnick, and I am the Dire more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Lely North America, Inc. to Pay $65,000 to Resolve EEOC Age and Sex Discrimination Investigation * MILWAUKEE -Lely North America, Inc., an international agricultural technology company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The EEOC's charge investigation found that Lely violated Title VII of the C more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led by Attorney General Brown, brought in response to more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mental health care before, after surgery improves recovery in older adults * Facing major surgery is stressful, but for older adults, unaddressed anxiety and depression can impede physical recovery. A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that starting an intervention before surgery -one that combines mental health coaching with optimization of medications that may increase risks more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Matt Lund to 2026 Michigan Legal 250 * DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Matt Lund has been named a 2026 Michigan Legal 250 honoree for Business Litigation by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, recognizing Michigan's most influential attorneys shaping the state's legal profession. A trial attorney with more than 30 years of courtroom experience, Lund focuses on c more PR

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Operation Food Search in St. Louis, MO * Irving, TX and St. Louis, MO - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation, KTVI-TV (FOX 2) and KPLR-TV (CW KPLR 11), the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television stations serving St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate $5,000 to Operation Food Searc more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Paul Wrezinski - Housing and Residential Services * Paul is a dedicated member of Housing and Residential Services who works long hours and does whatever it takes to accommodate our students and attend to their Housing needs. A positive experience with the residence halls is essential to our students having a positive experience here at NIU and feeling like it is "home". Paul's commitment to the students and his part in making NIU their home, is unmat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * New RSM research shows how OBBBA is reshaping middle market companies grow More than half of middle market executives expect the legislation to accelerate growth, while nearly 60% plan to increase capital investment. - RSM US LLP, the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, today released its latest Middle Market Business Index (M more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Secures Fifth Consecutive Term on PCI Security Standards Global Advisory Board * RSM to help shape standards that protect payment data and combat cyberthreats CHICAGO - (Sept. 10, 2026) - For the fifth consecutive term, RSM US LLP ("RSM") will bring its cybersecurity experience and middle market perspective to the global conversation shaping the future of payment security. RSM - the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER JOINS BIPARTISAN GROUP OF OVER 250 CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGING THE SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING VOTING BY MAIL * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined a bipartisan group of over 250 current and former Members of Congress in urging the Supreme Court to block President Trump's executive order that would require states to provide a citizenship verification list to the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Enbridge in US$2.55 Billion Acquisition of Tallgrass' Crude Transportation Business * Sidley represented Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) in its definitive agreement with wholly owned subsidiaries of Tallgrass Energy, LP to acquire Tallgrass' crude oil business for cash consideration of US$2.55 billion. The acquired business includes a 75% interest in the Pony Express Pipeline, a 1,050-mile crude more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Vegamour in Its Acquisition by Belle Brands * Sidley represented Vegamour, a premium hair wellness brand offering serums, supplements, and other products designed to support hair and scalp health, in its acquisition by Belle Brands, LLC (Belle Brands), a beauty platform formed by private investment firm Windsong Global. Vegamour joins Belle Brands' growing portfolio, which includes JVN Hair, Pipette, K more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Presidential Pardon for Pro Bono Client Jonathan Long * Sidley successfully assisted its pro bono client, Jonathan Long, a retired U.S. Navy sailor, in receiving a presidential pardon in connection with a prior conviction under the Clean Air Act. This marks the third presidential pardon Sidley has helped secure for clients charged with Clean Air Act offenses. Sidley previously defended Long against a si more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A visit to the doctor's office with fever, chills, fatigue and aches could seem like the flu or another viral infection. But what happens when symptoms don't go away? The patient is left frustrated and scared wanting to know what's wrong, while the clinician is left puzzled, trying to pinpoint a diagnosis. This is one  more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU's progress in student retention. The meeting continued a relationship that began with an SIU leadership visit in June 2023. Since then, S more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA and National Recycling Coalition Announce Circularity Forum Co-Located at RCon(R) 2026 September 10, 2026 -- Silver Spring, MD Full-day forum on September 28 in St. Louis will bring local, regional, and national leaders together to advance practical circularity solutions, EPR implementation, and cross-sector collaboration. - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the National Recycling Coalitio more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Welcomes 28 Incoming Fall Associates * Taft is pleased to welcome 28 new associates to the firm. The lawyers will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Washington, D.C. offices of Taft. The new associates (admissions pending) will join the following Taft offices an more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Tigers Knock Off No. 17 Saint Francis (IND.) 31-21 In White Out Thriller * BOURBONNAIS, IL -The lights were on. The fans were dressed in white. The tailgate brisket was doing its part. And when the Tigers took the field Saturday night, The Jungle was officially back open for business. The Olivet Nazarene Tigers delivered another statement performance, knocking off Saint Francis (IN) 31-21 in front of an electric White Out crowd. From the opening more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Turnarounds & Workouts Recognizes Sidley Among Leading U.S. Law Firms for Asia-Pacific Restructuring * Sidley has been recognized by Turnarounds & Workouts in its 2026 special report on "Asia-Pacific Restructuring Practices of U.S. Law Firms." The annual report highlights U.S. law firms and key professionals involved in significant restructuring matters across the Asia-Pacific region. Turnarounds & Workouts has highli more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Two Sidley Matters Named 2026 Asia Legal Awards "Deals of the Year" * Two Sidley matters have been recognized as "Deals of the Year" at the Law.com 2026 Asia Legal Awards. The Stonepeak-Princeton Digital Group US$1.3 billion investment has been honored as the "Private Equity Deal of the Year," and the Sino-Ocean Group US$6 billion offshore debt restructuring has won the "Restructuring and Insolvency Matter of the Year" more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, Elmhurst U. Celebrate $950,000 in Federal Funding for Health Research Technology September 10, 2026 U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Elmhurst University celebrated an award of $950,000 in federal funding for the purchase and installation of instructional, simulation and research equipment to enhance student learning and support faculty research activities in the Health Sciences Building. "I'm proud to have worked with Elmhurst University t more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI marks highest enrollment since 2020 with 9,366 students * #Incoming class includes 1,709 freshmen, UNI's largest total since 2017 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa has enrolled 1,709 freshmen for the current academic year, the institution's highest total in nearly a decade and a 10.3% jump from last year. In total, UNI welcomed 9,366 students, marking the institution's highest student population since 2020. UNI's  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Divinity School issued the following news: * * * Media Theorist Patrick Jagoda to Deliver 2026 Nuveen Lecture September 9, 2026 The University of Chicago Divinity School is pleased to announce the 2026 Nuveen Lecture, funded by the Baptist Theological Union, to be delivered by Patrick Jagoda, William Rainey Harper Professor in the Departments of English Language and Literature, Cinema and Media Studies, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the College, at the University of Chicago. The  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * Harnessing AI to find new materials By: Emily Ayshford PhD student Rodrigo Pires Ferreira uses his talents for problem solving to discover new materials for future technologies September 10, 2026 Whether he's solving crosswords, playing poker, or conducting scientific research, Rodrigo Pires Ferreira is a problem solver at heart. "It almost doesn't even matter which subject," he said. "I have just always like more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Autism Clinic of Excellence Receives $45,000 Grant from Tracy Family Foundation * We are grateful for the Tracy Family Foundation's longstanding support of WIU. Thank you for your continued generosity and for investing in our students, families and communities. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Western Illinois University's Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE) has received a $45,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU School of Engineering and Technology to Take Students to IMTS 2026 * [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Western Illinois University's School of Engineering and Technology is planning a student trip to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026 on Thursday, Sept. 17, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Approximately 55 WIU students, faculty and staff are expected to participate in the trip, including stude more PR