CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * 'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation * Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, professor, Department of Women, Children and Nursing, talks about that wherever she goes, animals follow. Mohr grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent her summers working for her local veterinarian. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that was to take care of animals. Or so she thought. "I c more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. "This victory protects access to a high-quality education, adequate healthc more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Ames Legacy Fulfilled on Illinois Wesleyan Campus * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -The largest single gift in Illinois Wesleyan history -$25 million made possible by the Ames family -was recently fulfilled with the dedication of the Ames on Main/Munsell-Ferguson residence hall complex. This follows a series of major campus enhancements and endowed gifts established over the years by B. Charles "Chuck" Ames '50 and his wife Joyce "Jay" Eichhorn Ames more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they fund Medicaid. Medicaid is the nation's safety net more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recentl more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts * "AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support and stability they need to do this important work more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed to seek preliminary approval to distribute settle more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profits. For years, Oregon and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union Endorses Mayor Brandon Johnson for Re-election * Chicago, IL Based on the recommendation of the Chicago Teachers Union's Executive Board, its 600-member House of Delegates voted to endorse Mayor Brandon Johnson for re-election. "CTU members are extremely excited to back Mayor Johnson for re-election. This election is about whether Black and working families have a future in Chicago and it's a simple ch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Kids Are Back in School. Their Shopping Isn't Done Yet. Circana data shows consumers delaying back-to-school purchases and spending later into the season as they carefully balance budgets, value, and brand preferences. CHICAGO - September 22, 2026 -- Back-to-school shopp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Announces Free, Flexible Information Tech (IT) and Computer Courses * CHICAGO -(September 22, 2026) - City Colleges of Chicago is launching no cost computer and Information Technology (IT) continuing education courses to help Chicago residents build high-demand technical skills. The program offers flexible scheduling options, including evening and Saturday sessions, allowing people to balance learning with work and family commit more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA webinar explores how the IT/OT divide puts critical infrastructure at risk Industry experts discuss why IT and OT teams remain divided and what organizations can do to reduce risk DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Critical infrastructure operators face a growing challenge: information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems are converging, but the teams responsible for protecting them often remain divided. To examine the risks created by this d more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Boating Caucus Briefing Highlights American Marine Innovation * The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) joined the Congressional Boating Caucus on September 17 for a Capitol Hill briefing highlighting how American marine manufacturers are using new technology to make boating safer, smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. The briefing, American Innovation on the Water, b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Boating Caucus Briefing Highlights American Marine Innovation * The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) joined the Congressional Boating Caucus on September 17 for a Capitol Hill briefing highlighting how American marine manufacturers are using new technology to make boating safer, smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. The briefing, American Innovation on the Water, b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Court rules federal credit unions preempted from IFPA * In a win for the credit union movement, the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Tuesday granted a permanent injunction preventing the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) from applying to federal credit unions. America's Credit Unions, the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), and other organizations filed the challenge against the rule after it was more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth at Center for American Progress: "By Praising Xi, Trump is Leaving American Consumers and Our Indo-Pacific Partners Behind" * September 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Just two days ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with President of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Xi Jinping at the White House, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) outlined the stakes of this Trump-Xi summit and the impact it will have on our national secu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.22.2026 Durbin Sounds The Alarm On Trump's Attacks On A Free & Open Press WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called out President Trump banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds because of his personal disagreements with their coverage. The three news outlets have filed a First Amendment laws more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Call for Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr. * September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferentia more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.22.2026 Durbin Statement On Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate the use of presidential family relationships for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning * September 22, 2026 #The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its lead poisoning prevention measures WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) today reintroduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, which would require the U.S. Depa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * State Bank Parity The FDIC is proposing amendments to its regulations to recognize parity between out-of-State State banks and national banks concerning the application of host State laws when State banks provide services outside of their chartering State. Under the proposed rule, when host State laws do not apply to a national bank, those laws would similarly not apply to an out-of-State State bank providing s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in United State more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU Theatre Invites Audiences to Find the Light in "These Shining Lives" * HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Sept. 22, 2026) -For Freed-Hardeman University student director Natalie Barker, the beauty of "These Shining Lives" is found not only in the true story behind it but also in the joy its characters find in one another, even as their lives take a devastating turn. "This show finds the joy they have in being together," Barker said. "It's sweet and heartwarmin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Expands "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign to Illinois, Names Governor Pritzker a Runner-Up for Florida Economic Developer of the Year * To help America grow our GDP by at least 3% annually, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is expanding its Free Enterprise Florida competitiveness campaign to Illinois, bringing Florida's economic success story to Illinois with new billboards highlighting the g more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Remembering Reynolds Farley: An expert on Detroit, the census, and America's racial divide September 22, 2026 Reynolds (Ren) Farley, a sociologist and demographer who used Census data to illuminate the persistence of racial segregation in American cities, died on September 12, at 88. He was the Otis Dudley Duncan Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Research Professor Emeritus at the Population Studies Center at the Univ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Accelerates Go-to-Market Execution With New Buyer Intent and Customer Proof Solutions * AI has moved the buying decision earlier, and most go-to-market (GTM) teams are still built for the old timeline. Buyers are researching earlier, shortlisting faster, and expecting more proof before they ever talk to sales. Our 2026 Buyer Behavior Report found that 82% of B2B buyers have used AI chatbots to source software recommendations over the past two ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Co-Plaintiffs on U.S. District Court IFPA Ruling * WASHINGTON - The Illinois Bankers Association, Illinois Credit Union League, American Bankers Association and America's Credit Unions issued the following statement after today's U.S. District Court ruling in our lawsuit challenging the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act:  "We welcome the latest order in our Illinois Interchange Fee P more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Kate Matousek Named President of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital * PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - September 22, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine has appointed Kate Matousek, MS, BSN, RN, as president of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. In her new role, Matousek oversees hospital operations, quality performance and strategic growth initiatives while advancing Northwestern Medicine's commitment to delivering world-class care clos more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Kate Matousek Named President of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital * PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - September 22, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine has appointed Kate Matousek, MS, BSN, RN, as president of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. In her new role, Matousek oversees hospital operations, quality performance and strategic growth initiatives while advancing Northwestern Medicine's commitment to delivering world-class care closer more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Butterfly Equity on Acquisition of Sabert * Kirkland & Ellis advised Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food and beverage sector, on a definitive agreement to acquire Sabert Holding Corp., a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject  more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Lake Forest College receives highest U.S. News ranking in history September 22, 2026 Linda Blaser Lake Forest College received its highest ranking in history in the latest U.S. News & World Report released on September 22, 2026. U.S. News ranked Lake Forest College #62 for Best National Liberal Arts College--up 13 points in one year and an all-time best for the College. The College's ranking has improved substantially since 2011 when it rated #105 on t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Library of Congress awards John W. Kluge Prize to Martha C. Nussbaum * The Library of Congress announced on Sept. 22 that Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum is the 2026 recipient of the John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity. Awarded every other year, the Kluge Prize "recognizes and celebrates work of the highest quality and greatest impact that advances understanding of the human experience." Nominations are accepted from scholars and le more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Littelfuse Launches AK-FL Series FlatSuppressX(TM) TVS Diodes for Aviation Power Systems Axial-leaded high-reliability TVS diodes deliver 6 kA, 8 kA and 10 kA surge protection with a flat, low clamping voltage to help prevent latch-up in RTCA DO-160-compliant aviation and eVTOL power systems ROSEMONT, Ill, September 22, 2026--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company shaping more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Mary Washington Physics Alum Wins Huge Award for Study of Tiny Particles September 22, 2026 By Jill Laiacona Painting a picture of the quantum realm has long been the mission of Brendan Casey '92. His quest, which has spanned nearly two decades, won him and his colleagues the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the highest honors in the field. "It's real Antman kind of stuff," said Casey, whose passion for physics r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 22 September 2026 Mayer Brown bolsters global investigations and enforcement defense bench with former senior DOJ prosecutor Albert Stieglitz WASHINGTON DC - Mayer Brown announced today that Albert "BJ" Stieglitz has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice in Washington DC. He joins Mayer Brown from Alston & Bird. "BJ is one of the premier investigations and enforcement defense lawyers in the market, br more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * MIND Diet May Help Support Cognition Through Healthier Arteries * A new study from Rush suggests one more way diet may support brain health. Researchers found an association between the MIND diet and healthier blood vessels in the brain, larger brain volume and better cognitive function. "We found that people who more closely followed the MIND diet had lower levels of cerebral small vessel disease and healthier brain structure," said Puja Agarwal more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 * U.S. News and World Report has designated MIT as the top school in its annual rankings of the nation's best universities, announced today. Among the academic specialties that U.S. News evaluates, MIT's engineering program continues to lead the rankings of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution. The Institute's undergraduate computer science a more PR

PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Moraine Valley hosting public information sessions in-person, online about Nov. 3 referendum September 21, 2026 Moraine Valley Community College will host three open information sessions for the public to learn more about the referendum the college is adding to the Nov. 3 ballot. In-person sessions will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 to 7 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 28, 9 to 10 a.m., in Building M, Moraine Room 3, on the college's campus in Pa more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * More jobs and new investment coming to Missouri and Illinois, new study finds * Updated analysis examines economic impact and the role of infrastructure improvements and economic development in supporting regional growth Key Takeaways: * According to a new study, Ameren's economic activity supported approximately 63,000 jobs and generated $25.9 billion in economic output across Missouri and Illin more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Transportation] (TNSrpt) -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * New Research from NSC, NCCCO Foundation Finds Significant Communication Challenges in Crane Operations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation released a new research report, The State of Rigging and Signaling in Crane Operations, revealing that nearly all crane professionals experience communication challenges during crane lifts. Funded by the NCCCO Foundation and published through the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee * NLC President and Louisville, Kentucky Councilmember Kevin Kramer has appointed the 2026 Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of officers and board members to lead NLC in 2027. These leaders will be elected during the Annual Business Meeting at City Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21. NLC's Past President and Athens, Ohio Mayor Steve Patters more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Resurgence of nuclear power: Expert available 'Supply chains are being reestablished and workers trained, but there's still a way to go' September 22, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- As technology companies race to build energy-hungry AI data centers, they increasingly are turning to nuclear power for the enormous amounts of around-the-clock electricity those facilities require. This month alone, Google announced agreements tied to nuclear power in Geo more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Distinguished in 2027 U.S. News "Best Colleges" Report * On Sept. 22, 2026, U.S. News & World Report released the 2027 "Best Colleges" report. Olivet Nazarene University once again received distinguished recognition including a ranking as a best Regional University (Midwest) and as a Top Private School-Regional Universities (Midwest). The University was also recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, acknowledging that undergraduate more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates 'Frankenstein' * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The narrative of the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, in which the scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a monster and brings it to life, is a well-known cultural touchstone. But the details of the novel itself are not nearly as well-known. A new exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia Joins More Than 70 Lawmakers Across the Americas Urging an End to U.S. Boat Strikes and Extrajudicial Killings * Washington, D.C. -In the first joint interparliamentary action of its kind, bringing together more than 70 legislators from 13 countries across the Americas, including the United States, and Puerto Rico, Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Andre Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Ribbon Cutting for Student Engagement Center on Sept. 23 * [Download Print-Quality Image] [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Office of Student Engagement is holding a ribbon cutting for its new Student Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the University Union basement. The newly revamped Student Engagement Center, formerly known as the Student Organization Center, underwent renova more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM US Middle Market Business Index Holds Near Recent Highs as Rising Profits and Business Investment Sustain Optimism * Strong capital spending positions businesses for growth in an economy increasingly shaped by AI CHICAGO - (Sept. 22, 2026) - The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) remained near recent highs, registering at 111.8 for the third quarter, which is a statistically more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 22 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk Institute moves deeper-rooted crop research from lab discovery to field testing * * Highlights * The Bezos Earth Fund is granting $18 million for ROOTS, a three-year Salk project to test deeper-rooted, more resilient crops that can store more carbon in soil * The project builds on six years of work through Salk's Harnessing Plants Initiative, which has identified 347 gene candidates and advanced 37 projects across g more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and startups with specialized training, mentoring, and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Continues to Expand Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure Practice With James Schneider in Miami * Miami - Sidley is pleased to announce that James Schneider has joined the Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure practice in the firm's office in Miami. Mr. Schneider joins from Squire Patton Boggs, where he was a part of the Debt Finance practice in the Financial Services group. Mr. Schneider advises utili more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents CFP in Innovative Carbon Removal Financing for Vaulted Deep * Sidley represented CFP Energy Ltd, a leading provider of market-based energy transition solutions, in arranging a US$35 million debt financing from Mediobanca Group to Vaulted Deep, a waste management company building subsurface infrastructure for organic waste, to expand its national buildout. The financing will support new waste disposal  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Host Digital Infrastructure LLC in US$425 Million Merger and Host Digital Inc. in US$17.5 Million Underwritten Public Offering * Sidley represented Host Digital Infrastructure LLC in its US$425 million merger with Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. Following the merger, the combined company began to operate as Host Digital Inc. (NYSE: HOST). Sidley also represented Host Digital Inc. in its concurrent US$17 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Underwriters in Connection With GSK's US$6.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering * Sidley represented the underwriters in connection with GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc.'s offering of US$6.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes across six tranches, each fully and unconditionally guaranteed by GSK plc. GSK used the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding amounts under its acquisition f more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care * Today, Southwest Airlines announced nearly $5.2 million in donated flights across 83 hospitals and medical transportation organizations through its Medical Flight Network for the 2026-2027 grant year- the largest single cohort in the program's history. The Medical Flight Network connects patient more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Student entrepreneurs to showcase businesses at EIU Small Business Fest October 10 Sep-21-2026 (Charleston, IL) - More than 60 small businesses will come together Saturday, October 10 for Small Business Fest, an event highlighting entrepreneurship among Eastern Illinois University students and members of the central Illinois community. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside Booth Library on EIU's Charleston, Illinois-bas more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Sept. 21 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Supplier showcase: Framatome gives talk on modernizing safety I&C * The American Nuclear Society recently hosted a Supplier Showcase webinar, "Modernizing Safety I&C: Practical Strategies and a Path Forward for Analog and Digital Systems," featuring two speakers from Framatome: Logan Davenport, supervisor of product development and life cycle maintenance, and Erica Hindle, an I&C safety system software engineer. Starting o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Sysco Drivers in Wisconsin Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters * (BARABOO, Wis.) - Drivers at Sysco in Baraboo have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 120. The 84 drivers organized to secure the strong wages, benefits, and workplace protections that Sysco Teamsters have won at the bargaining table across the country. "Our routes fall right between Minneapolis and Chicago, where Sysco workers are already  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman eMerge Honored at IMPACT Awards for Georgia Innocence Project Pro Bono Work * ATLANTA - The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta honored Troutman eMerge with the Corporate Skills-Based Award at its 29th Annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing the firm's pro bono work supporting the Georgia Innocence Project's (GIP) mission of exonerating those wrongfully convicted. Working in collaboration with Apparo, a nonprofi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Energy Storage Market Posts Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as Longer-Duration Systems Drive Growth * * The U.S. installed 5.4 GW/18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026. * Total GW installations down 7%, but GWh up 17% year-over-year. A new record. * National average duration of systems increased from 2.8 hours to 3.5 hours year-over-year. * Annual US energy storage installations to grow over 50% in MW te more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News Ranks Elmhurst No. 2 in Midwest for Veterans, No. 7 for Social Mobility September 22, 2026 The latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report name Elmhurst University the second best university in the Midwest for serving veterans, and No. 7 as a Top Performer for Social Mobility. Elmhurst ranks No. 10 overall in the Best Regional Universities-Midwest category, which compares 171 colleges and universities across 12 states. On this list, Elmhurst is t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News ranks UIC among nation's top public universities September 22, 2026 The University of Illinois Chicago is ranked among the nation's top public universities and remains one of the country's leading institutions for social mobility, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. UIC tied for No. 43 among public national universities and ranked No. 17 nationally and No. 1 in Illinois for social m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. OCS-26i, authored by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, raising its 2026/27 forecast for U.S. soybean production as planted acreage and national yield estimates increased. U.S. soybean production is projected at 4.5 billion bushels, up 16 million bushels from the prior forecast. The agency increased planted acreage by 100,000 acres to 86.9 million acres and harvested acreage by 100,000 acres t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS No. 1 Illinois public regional university for eighth year * The University of Illinois Springfield has been ranked the top public regional university in Illinois for an eighth year by U.S. News & World Report. The 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released today, also place UIS 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest. "We are proud to once again be recognized as the top public regional university in Illinois," sai more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report * #Best Colleges report lists UNI as the Midwest's top public regional university CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - For the first time, the University of Northern Iowa has earned the distinction of being named the No. 1 public regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The 2027 edition of the Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Combat Mail Theft and Check Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced the Mail Integrity and Inspector General Act, legislation that would strengthen the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General's capacity to investigate postal employee misconduct, mail theft, check fraud, and related financial crimes. "Virginians deserve to trust our mail system. Families should be more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, the U.S. District Court for the Distri more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Board of Trustees to Hold Retreat Sept. 23, Meeting Sept. 24 * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Wednesday, Sept. 23 and a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the University Union Capitol Room. The Wednesday, Sept. 23 retreat will begin at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to adjourn at 2 p.m. The retreat is open to the public, but will not be available through a livestream more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- 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. 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Receives $18,000 Grant From Dot Foods Charitable Foundation * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL. -Western Illinois University has received an $18,000 grant from the Dot Foods Charitable Foundation to support food purchases for the University's food pantry. The grant includes $4,500 in cash and $13,500 in store credit at Dorothy's Market, providing additional resources to help stock the food pantry and support students experiencing food insecurity. The more PR