OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. USDA's "reorganization" would not benefit t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Nearly $385 Million Multistate Settlement With Abbott Laboratories For False Claims Related To Contaminated Infant Formula * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that her office, along with 39 other states and the federal government, has reached a settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products in c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Winter Outlook:Natural gas provides a budget-friendly heating option for American families and businesses this winter * Households that heat with natural gas are projected to spend 14% less on space heating this winter than last year, according to the American Gas Association's Winter Heating Outlook. Strong natural gas production and storage have kept natural gas prices lower than last winter, with the U.S. Energy Inf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA statement on newly appointed members of USPSTF * Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plays an important role in helping physicians and patients make evidence-based decisions about preventive care. Its credibility has been built on a membership grounded in prevention and primary care-the physici more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Route 66 Meat Processing (Yukon, Oklahoma) -- Expensi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health * By Kevin McKeough More than 1,700 Rush patients are using a free smartphone app to track important personal health data they share with their doctor and to get coaching on how to be healthier. Rush University Medical Center co-developed the app with Nuna, Inc., a San Francisco technology company, and was the first hospital in the country to make it available to patients. Many Rush patients who  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Records Request Reveals Unhurried, Inadequate Response to Bird Flu Outbreak in Utah Farmed Mink Government records obtained by AWI highlight gaps in disease response protocol, the public health hazards of mink farming, and the urgent need to phase out the practice. September 17, 2026 Washington, DC -- New documents obtained by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) through a public records reque more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Commends Senate Banking Committee's Unanimous Support for Swift TRIA Reauthorization * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today commended the Senate Banking Committee for unanimously approving legislation to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), an important step toward preserving a critical public-private partnership that supports econo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Statement on Signature of California Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards * SACRAMENTO, CA - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom's signature of AB 1795 and AB 1642. This statement can be attributed to Karen Collins, APCIA vice president, property & environmental. Karen served as one of two in more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, participated in a meeting of the new Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Capital Group at Penn State Harrisburg. The initiative brings together Penn State Harrisburg, the College of Medicine at Hershey,  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The program brings together judges, practitioners, and ac more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, resolving allegations that CAC engage more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the largest auto finance co more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Nebraska will receive $12 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low or no credit scores. Attorney General James and t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attorney General James and a coalition of 39 other atto more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5 million in debt relief and $2 million in restitut more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto fin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES FORMER JOHNSON COUNTY 911 COORDINATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Vienna, Illinois man pleaded guilty to defrauding Johnson, Hardin and Pope counties out of over $100,000 while employed as the Johnson County 911 administrator. Justin Vaughn, 43, pleaded guilty in Johnson County Circuit Court to one count of t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. In their brief, Raoul and the coalition urge th more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide. Oregon worked more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Connecticut consumers will be eli more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 17, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of August of $748 million or $591 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for August include 21 events with approximately 50% of the losses related to one wind and hail event. Total catastrophe losses for July and August were $1.43 b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Award-Winning Authors and Advocates Bess Kalb and Tony Weaver, Jr., to Headline Banned Books Week 2026 * Joined by Youth Honorary Chairs Marshall Romero and Azeemah Sadig in Leading Annual Event Spotlighting the Harms of Censorship CHICAGO -Award-winning authors and free expression advocates Bess Kalb (Buffalo Fluffalo series) and Tony Weaver, Jr. (Weirdo), have been named honorary chairs for Banned Books Week 2026 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * Ayachi Hammami to receive 2026 ABA International Human Rights Award CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2026 -- The American Bar Association will present its 2026 International Human Rights Award to Tunisian human rights lawyer and defender Ayachi Hammami in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing democracy, protecting fundamental freedoms and defending victims of human rights violations. The ABA International Human Rights Award recognizes exceptiona more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Provides $150,000 to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Fund following the storms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio * Funding will help provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, medical and mental health support, and financial assistance for people affected #Key points * Bank of America is directing $150,000 to the American Red Cross. The gift will enable the Red Cross to supp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that ensures federal investments in America's energy future create good-paying union jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and deliver me more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Introduces Bill to Expand Benefits of Local Transmission Lines * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act, legislation that will make electricity more affordable, reliable, resilient, and clean by helping to make best use of key local transmission facilities in the expansion of regional and interregional transmission capacity. Well-planned t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * CN and Amtrak Reach Agreements to Strengthen Passenger Rail Service and Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOMEWOOD, Ill. - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) U.S. rail subsidiaries (Illinois Central Railroad Company and Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, together "CN") and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) today announced that they have reached agreements that strengthen their partnership and support safe, reliable passenger and frei more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto finance compan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Secures Over $1 Billion in Financial Commitments from Large Load Projects, Providing Protections for Customers * ComEd today announced that two developers proposing to build large-load projects in northern Illinois have signed agreements that would reduce financial risk for ComEd customers. This marks another milestone in the company's efforts to support economic growth without compromising on the company's comm more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Community-Centric Approaches to the Development of Data Centers * As the rapid construction of data centers continues to generate backlash from local communities, environmental and human rights issues underpinning sustainable corporate practices are coming to the fore. Grassroots resistance is springing from rational fears - namely, that technology companies will benefit while communities bear the burden of higher energy cost more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation as Key Step Towards Bringing $25 Million+ in Federal Funding to IL-17 * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced he voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), critical bipartisan legislation which serves as a step towards bringing federal funding for several water resource and flood control project to Illinois's 17th Congressional Distr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters" * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17) and Congressman Mike Flood (R, NE-01) announced they led a bipartisan letter of support for the United States Air Force Reserve "Hurricane Hunters" of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. The letter emphasizes the need for the unique data collection capabilities of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges * WASHINGTON - Following the conclusion of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act (HR-1) and invest it in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with unanimous support. The W more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking the cosmic recipe for strontium New measurement resolves a key uncertainty in strontium production September 17, 2026 Argonne's ATLAS facility helps solve a stellar mystery. Key takeaways: * An international team has reported the first experimental investigation of a nuclear physics reaction essential to explaining how the element strontium is formed in stars. * Their findings center on red more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War * September 17, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 43 of their colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,This link or tab. in demanding a full accounting of the costs of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.2026 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and the Trump Administration for the blatant weaponizat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Sep 17, 2026 EPIC Summer Fellows Gain New Skills, Research Experience Hear from the latest cohort of Bartlett and DRW Fellows on the research they worked on and the skills they gained this summer. This summer, seven UChicago Harris master's students gained new research experience, skills and connections through EPIC's graduate student research fellowships. The two programs, the James Bartlett Fellowship Program in Energy and E more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following statement by Chairman Travis Hill: * * * Statement by Chairman Travis Hill on the Proposed Rule Regarding State Bank Parity September 17, 2026 For approximately 165 years, the United States has had a dual banking system comprised of federally chartered and state-chartered banks. Over the years, Congress has on numerous occasions enacted laws to promote parity between national and state-chartered banks, so that banks of different charter types compete on a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Fifth annual South Side Science Festival returns Oct. 3 with curiosity and fun * The kids' minds are blown, University of Chicago graduate student Madhumitha Prakash said, when yellow and blue don't make green. Each year for the past three years, the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) immunoengineering Ph.D. student has run a science demonstration for children showing off the weird properties of nanoscale interactions. Sh more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * September 17, 2026 The Graveyard of Eastern European Socialism Alex Tokarev Kristin Tokarev Competition exposed decades of economic failure. - On October 12, 1960, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev pounded his shoe on the podium during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, yelling at the capitalist countries: "We [the socialists] will bury you!" Within 30 years, socialism, not capitalism, was dead and buried in Eastern E more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises National Healthcare Properties on Senior Housing Acquisitions in Multiple States * NEW YORK - Sept. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP), a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning, and investing in a diversified portfolio of health care real estate, in a series of senior housing acquisit more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies * In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease. While bacteria have been proposed as key drivers for the devastating dise more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * How a simple game of 20 questions could help make AI fit for the future * The research, led by the University of Bristol and presented at the Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing in Illinois, in the US on Wednesday 16 September, shows how simple binary classifiers, each trained in a matter of minutes on a standard laptop, can be combined using a string of yes/no questions to perform complex classification tasks. These tas more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * How seriously should the public take dire predictions about an AI apocalypse? * Several AI executives have raised questions in recent days about the safety of the technology. Robert Brunner is the chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Brunner, who teaches a class on artificial intelligence in business, spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Cicior more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call * CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT. A live webcast will be available on the more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Wesleyan to Welcome Whataburger CEO and IWU Alumna Debbie Stroud '90 for Distinguished Speaker Series * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Illinois Wesleyan University will welcome Whataburger President and CEO and IWU alumna Debbie Stroud '90 to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for the second annual Kinder Brothers Distinguished Business Speaker Series. Stroud is an Ellsworth, Ill. native and Tri-Valley graduate who earned her accounting degree more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing a Wine-Country Wonder: The Clayfield * Niagara-on-the-Lake's new boutique hotel joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening today, in the heart of Canadian wine country, of The Clayfield, a one-of-a-kind boutique wine-and-wellness hotel inspired by its setting in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Whether you are an oenophile more PR

QUINCY, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: * * * JWCC Trustees Approve Appointment of New Vice President for Academic Affairs September 17, 2026 During its regular meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Jill Compton as the college's new vice president for academic affairs. Her expected start date is November 1. She succeeds Dr. Shelley Barkley who assumed the presidency of Spoon River College. Compton is the associate more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Aphias Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in SNZweig * Kirkland & Ellis advised Aphias Capital, an operationally and vertically focused private equity firm dedicated to helping lower middle market companies, on a strategic growth investment in SNZweig, a professional services and advisory firm built exclusively to support and advance architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) businesses. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, on the establishment of a new joint venture between an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada's largest pension investors. The joint venture will invest up to $2.4 billion in logistics real estate oppo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Ares on Acquisition of Four-Community Student Housing Portfolio From SCHENK+ * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management in a transaction whereby Ares Real Estate funds, in partnership with The Scion Group, the world's largest owner of off-campus student housing, have acquired a four-community, 2,316-bed student housing portfolio from SCHENK+. The four-community portfolio serves students at the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman's Latest Anti-Indian Attack * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today responded to Palm Bay, Florida City Councilman Chandler Langevin after Langevin wrote, "I won Rajesh. Take your curry and go home," the latest in a series of attacks he has directed at Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Indians, and Indian Americans. "I'm staying. So is the curry. America is my home. No bigot gets to de more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers After FBI Director Patel Refuses to Rule Out Deploying FBI Agents to Polling Places * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today demanded answers from Attorney General Todd Blanche after FBI Director Kash Patel repeatedly refused to rule out deploying FBI agents to polling places during the November midterm elections, the latest Trump Administration official to leave open the possibility of arme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Opposes F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia After U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Obtain Sensitive Technology * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today opposed the Trump Administration's proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia following reports that U.S. intelligence officials have warned China could gain access to sensitive Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood's CHANGE Act Passes out of the Ways and Means Committee * Washington, D.C. - The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to advance the Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which was included as a provision in the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. This bipartisan legislation was led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Congressman Gus Bilir more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * What is Lake Forest College's admissions process? Answered by an expert. September 16, 2026 When it comes to applying for college, it helps to have the power of expert knowledge at your back. Here is a peek behind Lake Forest College's admissions process and some commonly asked questions we get from students, answered by someone on the inside. We sat down with Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Mike Cohen and asked the questions every studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High * WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year. The FAA conducts outreach and training with local, state, and federal law enforcement to combat  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Leadership Lessons That Apply at Every Level * There is no single path to leadership in the PHCP-PVF industry. Sometimes it starts in a warehouse. Sometimes it requires leaving a company where you are comfortable. Sometimes it grows through industry involvement, an unexpected opportunity or simply learning how to bring out the best in the people around you. Those themes surfaced during a special Emerging L more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Littelfuse Expands Its Solid-State Switching Portfolio with New Solid-State Contactors New DIN rail and panel mount models protect single- and three-phase heating and motor control applications ROSEMONT, Ill, September 17, 2026--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solution that enable safe and efficient electrical energy transfer, expands its solid-state switch more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Tree Planting Postponed to September 30 * MACOMB, IL - The annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony has been postponed to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Memorial Tree Grove on the west side of Sherman Hall due to weather. Each year, WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor: * Michael Dailey, construction project coordinator, Facilities Plann more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities Midwestern University welcomes STEM educators to explore innovative teaching strategies - Midwestern University Glendale Campus hosted the third annual National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3 and 4. The summit, organized by the Arizona Science Center and the SciTech Institute, brought over 200 educators together to enhance science education in rural communities across the country. In a more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) -Three books from Missouri School of Journalism faculty, ranging from recently published to upcoming, showcase how the School's experts are moving the industry forward with research-backed explorations of important issues. Assistant Professor Nick Mathews tells the stories of people  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research * University of Virginia researchers have received the first $4 million tranche of an award worth up to $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop a digital model showing how hormonal differences between men and women can impact the effectiveness of some medications. Hormone activity varies between men and women, and scientists don't have enough data to more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NanoSieve Named Winner of NSC Safety Innovation Challenge * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council announced NanoSieve as the winner of the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, recognizing its cutting-edge technology designed to help prevent serious workplace incidents and fatalities. Presented during the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, the annual competition advances the Council's mission of elimin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2027 officers. Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison will be NASDA's 2026-2027 President. "I' more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * National Safety Council Presents Training Impact Awards * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council announced the recipients of the Training Impact Awards, honoring instructors who go above and beyond to equip others with the knowledge and skills that help keep themselves and others safer, from the workplace to anyplace. The following awards were announced at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: Defensive Driving Awards  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Nearly 500 credit union leaders advocate for priorities * Nearly 500 credit union advocates were on Capitol Hill this week supporting credit union priorities at a critical time for this Congress. The House is in recess until after the election, meaning this week's meetings were a great opportunity to keep priorities top of mind while leading into future engagement opportunities back in home states and districts. Meetings covered  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections * -Fourteen state Attorneys General issued guidance today affirming that federal and state civil rights protections remain legal and enforceable and that they will continue to enforce them. The guidance covers housing, lending, employment, education, and healthcare, and it comes as the Trump Administration moves to eliminate a 50-yea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Raises Prime Rate * CHICAGO -Northern Trust has increased its prime rate from 6.75% to 7.00%, effective Thursday, September 17, 2026. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Kimberly Yuracko's New Book Explores Fairness and Equity in Girls' Sports 09.17.2026 In her new book, Sex and Sports: Transgender Rights and the Culture War Over Girls' Sports, Kimberly A. Yuracko, the Judd and Mary Morris Leighton Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker Law, examines one of the most controversial and polarizing questions of the last decade -- namely whether transgender girls should be permitted to par more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Networks could benefit from more disorder Complex systems, like power grids and the brain, may be stabilized by disorder September 17, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- Perfection is overrated -- at least when it comes to complex systems like the power grid, food webs and advanced materials. For decades, scientists generally assumed that networks function most reliably when their individual components are as similar as possible. But real-world n more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Reveals Major Injury and Fatality Events Associated with OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council revealed the major injury and fatality events associated with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2026. Unveiled during the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the findings underscore the importance more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Paid Summer Research Opens Opportunities for IWU Physics Students * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - This summer, six physics students participated in paid, on-campus summer research internships supported through Illinois Wesleyan alumni donations and university funding. Their projects spanned a broad range of physics, from semiconductor research to the development of curriculum for IWU's emerging focus on quantum science. Expanding these opportunit more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S. * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle. First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast on two wheels, pedaling more than 2,000 miles over more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 17 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education * Pomona College's talented and diverse Class of 2030, which arrived on campus last month, consists of 414 first-year students from across the country and the world. The new transfer cohort of 27 students includes 19 community college transfers, reflecting the multiple pathways to a Pomona education. Among first-year students, a College record 29% will be the first in their f more PR

URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's farm bill and Congress one step closer to the clarity and certainty a 5-year farm bill more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Chicago Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to pressure Russia into reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 262-159. "As Ukrainian and Russian officials continu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE * #The Make ICE Pay Act would establish a federal grant program using funds previously appropriated to ICE and CBP WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states for costs incurred and damages caused by Immigrat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Rockford's First "Community Driven Community Solar" Project Marks One Year of Bill Savings, Local Jobs and Community Investment * Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal and Rockford Alderman Tamir Bell joined representatives from Summit Ridge Energy, one of the nation's leading commercial solar companies, developer Trajectory Energy Partners, ComEd and community leaders today for a ribbon- more PR

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Eileen Richey Honored with 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award September 17, 2026 Eileen Richey, Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP), received the 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). The award recognizes Richey's leadership, service and contributions to auxiliary services in higher education. NACAS presents the Cornerstone of the Profession Award to distinguished  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, voted against giving President Trump more power to capriciously abuse tariff authority and arbitrarily threaten allies. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would grant the President power to enact more sweeping tariffs without Congressional app more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT TO PROTECT AGAINST ENERGY COST SPIKES CAUSED BY DATA CENTERS * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill would require state utility regulators to establish rules to ensure communities do not pay for the costs of building new power generation, transmission lines, and other upgrades to serve large-load cust more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Launches Beauty & Wellness Industry Group * Sidley is pleased to announce the launch of its Beauty & Wellness industry group, integrating experience across 13 practices to provide comprehensive support to clients operating and investing across the beauty and wellness industry. The beauty and wellness sector continues to attract significant investment while rapidly evolving in response to shifting consumer prefe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Chelsea Football Club in Ownership Transition * Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Chelsea Football Club in the acquisition of the ownership interest of Todd Boehly by Clearlake. As part of the transaction, Clearlake will also acquire Mark Walter's ownership interest and therefore acquire full control of the Club. Hansjorg Wyss will remain an imp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents GSK in Connection With Its EUR3.5 Billion Issuance of Notes * Sidley represented GSK on its EUR3.5 billion issuance of Notes, comprising EUR850,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due March 2028; EUR1,000,000,000 3.500 per cent Notes due 2030; EUR850,000,000 3.875 per cent Notes due 2034; and EUR800,000,000 4.125 per cent Notes due 2037. The Notes were issued by GSK Capital B.V. and are fully and unconditiona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Noetive in US$41 Million Series Seed Financing * Sidley represented Noetive AI Inc. in its US$41 million Series Seed financing. The financing was led by Eclipse, with participation from Craft Ventures, The Westly Group, Swish Ventures, Factory, Incite Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Operator Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures, and a number of notable angel investors. The financing was announced in connection wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith hosts Special Order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment "The Hyde Amendment reaffirms the fundamental truth that every life is precious and irreplaceable." Washington, Sep 16, 2026 Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which protects taxpayer dollars from funding abortion, bo more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Statement on Updated Workplace First Aid Kit Standard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, applauds the revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Z308.1-2021 standard for workplace first aid kits to include lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. The updated standard, ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2026, more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease Identifies Inflammation as Therapeutic Target * Stem cell researchers have identified inflammatory pathways that may play a key role in driving kidney damage in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), pointing to potential new approaches for protecting the kidneys. Using stem cell-derived kidney organoids, Benjamin Freedman and colleagues from the University of Washin more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Welcomes Dominique Bonnet and Frederic Relaix as Associate Editors * Leading researchers bring expertise in hematopoietic and muscle stem cells to the ISSCR's open access peer-reviewed journal The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces the appointment of Dominique Bonnet, Ph.D., and Frederic Relaix, Ph.D., as Associate Editors of Stem Cell Reports, the offici more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration September 17, 2026 Chancellor King Joined Members of the Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows for Roundtable Discussion; Announces Full Cohort As Part of SUNY's Commitment to Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement, SUNY Launches 'Advancing Campus Pluralism' Cohort in Partnership with Interfaith Amer more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * The Best Succession Plans are Those No One Notices * AdobeStock Photos Succession planning often focuses on straightforward questions: Who is next in line? Who will replace the owner? Who will step into the president's role? Who takes over when a longtime executive retires? But during a recent peer-to-peer discussion among ASA's Master of Distribution Management (MDM) students, the conversation quickly m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Next Frontier: Rethinking Regulation in an Era of Rapid Innovation * With top tech leaders warning of potentially catastrophic risks if artificial intelligence outpaces oversight, how can policymakers design guardrails without crushing innovation? To explore this question, please join leading regulatory scholars and practitioners on September 25 for, hosted by the GW Regulatory Studies Center. The forum will explore emerging approaches to regulation,  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * The Numbers Behind the Latest Supply Chain Cost Squeeze * AdobeStock Photos Tariffs, freight and metals drive a new wave of supply chain inflation. Just as manufacturers and distributors have adjusted to several years of supply chain disruption and elevated input costs, another wave of cost pressure is beginning to build. U.S. manufacturers are reporting higher costs across a wide range of inputs, inclu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Things to do at Loyola: September 18-October 1 * Catch a play, hear experts explore the moral implications of AI, enjoy events with loved ones at Family Weekend, and more, in the next two weeks. #Friday Night Flick: Howl's Moving Castle September 18, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Damen Cinema Join the Department of Programming for a screening of Howl's Moving Castle, complete with snacks and popcorn. #Quinlan Career Week September 21-25 During  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Transmission project approved to deliver more reliable energy for LaSalle and Bureau Counties * State regulators approve Illinois Valley Reliability Project Key Takeaways: * Communities in LaSalle and Bureau Counties will benefit from improved energy reliability and be more prepared for long-term economic growth. * The Illinois Valley Reliability Project is expected to be completed in 2029 and  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine student Gawron learns challenges of research at summer program * By Taylor Peel English/Communication '27 Henry Gawron, a Trine University chemistry major, spent his summer gaining hands-on research experience through the University of Nebraska's Summer Research Program (SRP). The 10-week program gave the senior from Oak Lawn, Illinois, the chance to work in a university research laboratory and explore an area of chemistry beyond what he typically encou more PR

URBANA, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * U of I System approves funding for Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion in Chicago Sep 17, 2026 By Alex Quigley The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved funding for the new Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion at the University of Illinois Chicago. The project's estimated $232 million cost will be funded through state of Illinois capital appropriations, UIC's operating budget and gift funds. The facility  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI * The University of Chicago is launching its first degree program dedicated exclusively to AI. The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program, which will be offered through the Physical Sciences Division and the Data Science Institute, will welcome its inaugural cohort in autumn 2027. The new degree was developed for a changing AI landscape. Designed for students who already poss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides * WASHINGTON-This week, Representatives Lauren Underwood and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis by expanding evidence-based lethal means safety training for all VA employees who regularly interact with veterans, as well as community care providers and family caregivers. Currently, clinical health care providers in Veterans Health Administ more PR

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhani, visiting assistant professor Degrees: B.S. fro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * From the pandemic, an inspiration to study immunoengineering PhD student Trevor Ung is working to make vaccines last longer by giving them a new target September 17, 2026 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Trevor Ung saw an opportunity. As a biomedical engineering undergraduate at the University of Toronto, he had spent a year conducting research in a lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. There, he had wor more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Troutman Pepper Locke's Jon Hubbard and Kathleen Hutchenreuther * RICHMOND and VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Lawyers Weekly has named Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jon Hubbard a 2026 Leader in the Law and associate Kathleen Hutchenreuther a 2026 Up & Coming Lawyer. The annual awards recognize attorneys for their leadership and contributions to Virginia's legal community. Hubbard is a member  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they would have difficulty repaying. About 260 Washin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. President Trump has: 1. Protected Religious Libert more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Continues To Be Recognized By U.S. News & World Report For 2027 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. WIU earned recognition in two categories on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges badge-eligible list, including Regional Universities in the Midwest and Top Public Sc more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Hosting Emergency Operations Center Ribbon Cutting Sept. 21 * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 on the first floor of Sallee Hall. This new center will provide state-of-the-art technology that will be available to students as part of WIU's top-ranked Emergency Management program and School of Law Enf more PR