CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 22 Sidley Lawyers Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America * Twenty-two Sidley lawyers have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon "500 Leading Litigators in America" guide. The annual listing recognizes leading U.S. litigators across a broad range of practices, including commercial litigation, appellate, antitrust, intellectual property, product liability, white collar and investigations, class actions, and more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Presents Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good A live Zoom event, Thursday, October 1, 2026 - The American Council of Learned Societies presents "Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good," a virtual discussion panel, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2-3 PM ET. As social media continues to play a critical role in how many people receive news and information-- more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Illinois Responds on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attack on U.S. September 11, 2026 CHICAGO - This morning, the United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the Al-Qaeda led attacks on the United States, attacks that struck New York City, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania. The attacks ushered in a host of measures - often in rapid fashion - that curtailed or threatened basic civil liberties, in hope of guarding ag more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Adler University posted the following news: * * * Adler University Receives 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award * CHICAGO, Ill., September 11, 2026 -Adler University has received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest publication focused on best practices in higher education. The HEED Award is a prestigious honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment t more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Advanced heart rhythm care for life-threatening ventricular tachycardia * William "Ed" Bell knew something was not right. He had a heart attack in January 2026 and received care close to home in Rock Island, Illinois. But after recovering, he continued to experience pain in a place he had learned to take seriously. "I had pain in my upper back, under my shoulder blades," Bell, age 83, says. By March, Bell was back in the hospital. His local c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * AEI-Urban Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce Names 20 Commissioners to Advise Policymakers, including City Colleges' Chancellor * Commission co-chairs Gina Raimondo and Paul Ryan announced the group of cross-sector leaders tasked with helping policymakers respond to AI's impact on work. WASHINGTON, DC, September 10, 2026-The Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce today named 20 commissioners who will deliver re more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service needs. The deal resolves the states' lawsuit against more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, 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 brought by AG Campbell and the coalition in response to the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Nominating Committee seeks ALA President elect, ALA Executive Board, & ALA Councilor at Large candidates * CHICAGO - The Nominating Committee for the American Library Association election is seeking nominees for the positions of ALA president-elect, executive board member, and councilor-at-large on the 2027 spring ballot. The ALA thrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and commitment of its members and leaders. more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Artwork Adds Color, History to WIU Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * Two large paintings by artist Joel Smith have been installed in the mezzanine lobby. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL. -Artwork from Western Illinois University's permanent collection is being featured in two areas of the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. Two large abstract paintings by artist Joel Smith have been installed in the mezzanine lobby. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois investing in primary care expansion in northwest suburbs * Ascension Illinois is excited to announce that it is making robust investments into expanding primary care access for families, adults and children across its sites in Chicago's northwest suburbs. In all, the health system is planning on adding 14 primary care providers in 2026 at sites in Palatine, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses antitrust and generative AI copyright * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim spoke on the American Bar Association panel "Emerging Antitrust and Generative AI Copyright Issues" on September 10, 2026. The webinar examined how copyright and content-licensing markets are shaping competition among search and a more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to join IPWatchdog AI webinar * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join Nicole Morris, faculty director of the IP and Innovation Clinic at Emory Law, for "How We Use AI: University Edition" on Tuesday, September 29, at noon ET. The 60-minute webinar will examine how legal educators use AI in their teaching, s more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration's request to stay, or pause, a recent federal more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps * Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. AmeriCorps is an independent federal agency tasked  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts * Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in response to the administration's repeated attempts to  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multistate lawsuit brought in response to the administrati more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past two months, up 3.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area was unchanged for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.2 percent, led by rising prices for educa more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, St. Louis Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in July and August, up 2.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the St. Louis area increased 0.2 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges Leader Selected for National Leadership Fellowship * For Community Relations Strategist Sandra Payan Catano, leadership is about learning how to better serve students, communities, and her colleagues. That's why she applied for the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Leadership Fellows Program, a national leadership development program for community college professionals, and was excited to learn she's more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Drafts of AISC 360 and AISC 341 Now Available for Public Review CHICAGO - Two American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are now available for public review: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) and Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341). The next editions of these standards are expected to be finalized and available in the first half of 2027. As part of AISC's ANS more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks with Day of Service * Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years, today joined volunteers at Chicago Union Station to help pack 520,000 meals that will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository as part of a day of service commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Septem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Urging Supreme Court to Block Postal Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * September 11, 2026 #261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Attends Will County Problem Solving Courts Graduation Ceremony * September 10, 2026 #The Will County Problem Solving Courts aim to reduce recidivism by providing participants with counseling, substance abuse recovery support, and workforce training resources OLIET-Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered brief remarks at the Will County Problem Solving Courts graduation ceremony, congratulating 23 individuals  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Remarks At National Center For Victims Of Crime's Annual Training Institute * CHICAGO-Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered brief remarks at the National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC) National Training Institute (NTI), an annual conference providing nearly 800 victim service professionals an opportunity to engage and learn from leaders in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The 25th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: "Twenty-five years ago today, I vividly recall looking down the National Mall from the Capitol Building and watching as black smoke billowed up from the Pentagon. That image is seared into my mind. But what I  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Tom Kotarac's Election As Chair Of The New Northern Illinois Transit Authority * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement applauding the election of Tom Kotarac as Chair of the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA): "There are few people I have met in my career that are more committed to improving our transportation systems than Tom Kotarac. Tom is a dedicat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants Victory -- Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force coal plants across the country to continue operating long-past their planned retirement. The court affirmed that th more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy - (WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain open long past its scheduled retirement, challenging  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * D.C. Circuit Rules Trump's DOE Illegally Forced J.H. Campbell Coal Plant to Keep Running Unanimous panel vacates the order that blocked Michigan's approved plan to retire the aging coal plant - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Energy illegally forced the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan to keep  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * School is in Session: How Your Business Can Comply With Child Labor Rules This Fall It's back to school time, ushering in a busy season for many hospitality and retail businesses and placing more restrictions on when certain teenagers can work. Since many teenagers have more flexibility during breaks, it's important for employers to review and potentially revise work schedules for minors that stay onboard after summer. Here's ever more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * FVEY A4 Collaboration Forum synchronizes global allied logistics at Scott AFB * SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - The FVEY A4 Collaboration Forum stood at the center of allied strategic partnership July 28-31, 2026, as logisticians from five partner nations converged at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to discuss the air forces' most critical operational challenges and solutions. This yearly forum brought together senior leaders and logistics experts from the Unit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors. - Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro today announced that, as part of a coalition of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Ten Judicial Appointments * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces ten judicial appointments. David Arthmann, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Arthmann has served as the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles since 2023. Previously, he worked as the Director of Human Resources for the Florida Departm more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Groups Sue Trump Admin for 2025 Immigration Raid of Cato, NY Factory * In a military-style raid, federal immigration authorities ripped workers from their families, violated their rights, and called immigrants animals Body Camera Footage of the Raid Available Here. Spanish Version of Press Release is Below. NEW YORK - Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Worker Justice Center of New York (WJCNY), and Paul Tuck  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Global Food Traceability Center Scientist to Address Sustainable Supply Chains at Climate Week NYC * NEW YORK CITY - September 11, 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 excited to share that Sara Morris, senior food safety and traceability scientist in IFT's Glob more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Discretion: Chicago-Kent Professor Cited by Federal Judge 09/11/2026 "It's really an honor to know that your work has been valuable to a judge in evaluating a timely issue of really great importance," says Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell. "It's always nice to know that we're not just sitting alone in our ivory tower, that we're actually doing work that matters and that helps judges think through these th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Law Professor Named a Top Legal Innovator 09/11/2026 Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Daniel Martin Katz has been named among the 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, which was recently published by National Law Review and Wickard. The list recognizes 50 educators and academic leaders who are working to modernize legal education. The evaluation panel included esteemed members of the academy, judiciary, and members of ind more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Macomb World War II Living History Weekend Set for October 9-11 * MACOMB, IL - - The Macomb community will step back in time during the Macomb World War II Living History Weekend, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, October 9-11, at Veterans Park, 1800 E. University Drive. The free public event will provide students, families, veterans, history enthusiasts and community members with an immersive opportunity to experience and learn about World more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * The 2026 Socialist Agenda Features 'Fat Genocide' And Abolishing The Family By Aidan Grogan, Stu Smith Daily Wire The Chicago meeting was a radical mix of wild policies and self-destructive ideology. - Over Labor Day weekend, X caught fire with clips from the 2026 Socialism conference, hosted by the radical-Left Haymarket Books in Chicago. More than 3,000 socialists descended on Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in the South Loop to participat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown Adds Ashton and Bates to Leading Capital Markets Practice London - Mayer Brown today announced that Scott Ashton has joined the firm as a partner and Brian Bates has joined as senior counsel in its Capital Markets practice. Both will be based in the London office. Scott and Brian focus on cross-border securities offerings, representing issuers and placement agents in connection with a variety of capital markets transactions more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Metstrade to Spotlight North American Market Insights and Global Connections * Metstrade 2026, taking place Nov. 17-19 at RAI Amsterdam, will offer NMMA members opportunities to connect with international partners, explore new technologies and gain insights into the North American recreational boating market. The North American Stage returns in partnership with IBEX, NMMA and Soundings Trade Only, with  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the Administration's repeated attempts to gut the nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues Illinois Over Unconstitutional Social Media User Tax and Digital Ad Tax * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -NetChoice today filed two complaints against the State of Illinois to block enforcement of two newly enacted tax provisions, the Social Media User Tax and the Digital Ad Tax. Both measures unconstitutionally and discriminatorily singl more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * National Suicide Prevention Month: Experts share insights Northwestern physicians, psychologists are available for interviews - EVANSTON, Ill. -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Northwestern University faculty offer expert insights for reducing the risk of suicide. Journalists may use the quotes provided below or schedule an interview with the experts by contacting our team. Dr. Michael Ziffra is an associate professor of  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Announces NHTSA-Funded 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council has announced the 2026 recipients of the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support solutions that advance a holistic approach to making roads, vehicles and people safer. NHTSA estimates that 36,640 people lost their  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Redeeming Laughter * Whether your streaming queue includes The Good Place series, your movie night features The Croods: Family Tree, or your latest scroll on TikTok finds a comedian with over 65 million likes, your laughs could be courtesy of Calvin grads. Calvin University, a community of rigorous learning and Reformed faith, has become an incubator for innovation, research, the arts... and, since the 1990s, comedy. Perhaps some could have seen it comi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Postmaster General David P. Steiner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 Postmaster General David P. Steiner 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260 Postmaster General Steiner: We write to express our grave concerns with the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Final Rule entitled "Ballot Mail For Federal Elections"1 issued on August 21, 2026. If implemented, this rule would throw our nation's enti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Sean P. Duffy Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Duffy: I am writing to urge the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take immediate action to address the growing misuse of partially automa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news: * * * Ryan Scrittorale Named Benesch's Next Connecticut Division Manager * GLASTONBURY, CT - Benesch is pleased to announce that Ryan Scrittorale, PE, has been named the company's next Connecticut Division Manager. With nearly two decades of experience leading land development, local transportation, hydraulic, petroleum and municipal infrastructure projects, Ryan has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in Connec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks: "Twenty-five years ago today, I watched in disbelief with the rest of the nation as two planes struck the Twin Towers and our nation came under attack. Later, from my office in the Capitol, I watched smoke rise from the Pen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Verily Health in Investment from NVIDIA * Sidley represented Verily Health Inc., a data platform and technology company focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled precision health solutions, in connection with new investments from NVIDIA and existing investor CU Healthcare Innovation Fund II, LP. Verily's current investors include Alphabet Inc., Series X Capital, UCHealth, and others. The inves more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Wins Seven Honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards * Sidley received seven honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, including three "Firm of the Year" awards, three individual recognitions, and a "Patent Impact Case of the Year" award. The annual awards celebrate the law firms and lawyers at the forefront of the life sciences industry, recognizing excellence across a range of complex le more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Remembers: 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks * It was 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, and American Airlines Flight 11 struck the first World Trade Center (WTC) tower. "I was getting ready that day when I heard the first tower was hit, but it wasn't clicking with me yet what had happened," recalled Andee Swick '03, administrative assistant for the Office of Advancement at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), while reflecting on this more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news: * * * Steve Drechsler Named Benesch's Next Chief Operating Officer * GLASTONBURY, CT - Benesch is pleased to announce that Steve Drechsler, PE, VMA, has been named the firm's next Chief Operating Officer. Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, Steve has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking technical expert with the proven ability to grow and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams. "Steve's selection more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Lissette M. Piedra, a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will lead a $17.8 million research project funded by the National Institutes of Health that will explore how caregiving experiences evolve over the life course, shaping caregivers' health and well-being in later life. Piedra is the principal in more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health Creates Rural Health Leadership Role to Strengthen Local Access to Care UnityPoint Health is excited to announce Jenn Crimmins has been selected for the newly created role of Executive Director, Rural Health Partnerships, reinforcing the organization's commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. In this role, Crimmins will be responsible for developing, leading and sustaining strategic partnerships th more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 11, 2026 More than 400 climb Memorial Stadium steps to remember 9/11 By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing Darren Barile was supposed to be at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. He was 3-and-a-half years old, traveling with family from Connecticut to visit his grandparents in New York City. They were headed to the towers that morning to shop, but were running late. The delay kept them from reaching Manhattan.  more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Sept. 11 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Announces Swope Endowed Lecture Featuring Mathew S. Nosanchuk * The University of Puget Sound is honored to announce that Mathew S. Nosanchuk, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law at George Washington University, will deliver the upcoming Swope Endowed Lecture. Nosanchuk will deliver the lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2026, in Schneebeck Concert Hall. The Swope Endowed Lecture suppor more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voic more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Illinois University Begins Academic Year with Strong Retention and Continued Investment in Students * UPDATE: Enrollment numbers have been added to the end of the news release. MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is entering the fall semester with a renewed focus on student success, academic innovation and strategic investments that strengthen the student experience and position WIU for the future. Students returning to camp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * With flowery name, new tool uncovers hidden genetic pathways that cause disease * One of the most important goals of studying genetics is to find genes that are involved with diseases. The problem is that most diseases aren't caused by a single gene or mutation. They're the result of complex interactions among dozens-if not hundreds or thousands of genes-plus environmental factors, lifestyle and a host of other variables. That flood of genes create more PR