ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * $11.7 million from NIH supports research on inflammation in blood cancers * #In Brief * The NIH has awarded WashU Medicine an $11.7 million grant to study how inflammation drives myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of blood cancers at high risk of progressing to acute myeloid leukemia. * The grant funds four projects examining different inflammatory pathways to better understand the disease in pursuit of new therapies. Researchers at  more PR

ARCATA, California, Sept. 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * 'We Are Here!': 28th Annual Campus & Community Dialogue on Race * Organized around the theme, "We Are Here! Fighting Fascism & Erasure," this year's program brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to examine racial injustice, authoritarianism, and the possibilities of collective resistance. Through workshops, presentations, performances, and facilitated conversations, the weeklong event creates oppor more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Juliana Stratton's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Over the last several years, Illinois has made huge strides in more PR

REDONDO BEACH, California, Sept. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * ADAO Unites Communities for Action, Awareness and Remembrance This September: Turning Memories into Meaning * As the nation marks 25 years since 9/11, ADAO brings communities together this September to honor, educate, and take action against asbestos-related disease Posted on September 8, 2026 September is a month of action and remembrance for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), wh more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Advances Nature's Gold Regenerative Flour Programme with Segregated Supply Chain * Enhanced farm to mill traceability brings greater visibility to the journey behind every loaf. Rolle - ADM (NYSE: ADM) a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced the next phase of its Nature's Gold(tm) regeneratively sourced flour offering, as part of the more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * AI for Distributors: A Better Question Beats More Rules * Most bad AI answers start with a vague question. Fix the ask, decide how specific to be, and check the answer before it goes out. Picture a purchasing coordinator at a distributor who drops a manufacturer's new-item file into an AI tool and types, "Clean this up for our item master." What comes back looks great. Descriptions trimmed, categories fill more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, AASL Endorse the Bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act * Washington -The American Library Association (ALA) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) today announced their endorsement of the bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA). Introduced late last week in the U.S. Senate (S.5549) by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R.10530) by Congresswoman Alma more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * NO More IIRIRA: 30 Years of Denying Immigrants' Rights, Promoting State Violence, and Expanding Executive Power. Congress Must Repeal It. It is time to build an immigration system that protects human dignity, strengthens families and communities, and recognizes migration as a shared regional reality that enforcement alone will not solve. Deportation, expulsion, removal Septemb more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The American Dental Association posted the following news release: * * * Dental Examinations Crucial in Early Oral Cancer Detection First ADA living guideline reaffirms clinical oral examinations and biopsy as most effective methods to identify and confirm early-stage oral cancer - CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2026 -- The American Cancer Society projects 38,720 new oral cancer cases and 8,390 deaths this year in the United States--roughly one life lost every hour. An updated clinical practice guideline from the American  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * ASA's Monthly Sales Report: August Sales Remain Strong as Industrial PVF Continues to Lead * By primary business emphasis, Industrial PVF distributors reported August sales up 19.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales were up 9.7% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales increased 13.5%. PHCP distributors reported August sales up 12.8% y/y, with YTD and TTM sales both up 7.8%. Combined PHCP & PVF d more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * September 30, 2026 What the Anti-Regulation and Anti-Consumer Supreme Court Has in Store for Your Wallet By Dominick Freda - Legal Director INTRODUCTION Anyone who has a checking or savings account, credit card, mortgage, student loan, car loan, 401(k), or any other financial product or service has a stake in what the Supreme Cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Blog post details industry IFPA win, next priority in advocacy efforts * A new post on the Compliance Blog tackles the current legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) following the permanent injunction granted by the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois preventing the legislation from applying to federal credit unions. The post details where regulations from t more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar to Invest $1 Billion in North Carolina to Expand Cat Compact Manufacturing Capacity Investment strengthens ability to serve growing compact equipment customer segment - IRVING, Texas, Sept. 30, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) intends to invest approximately $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for products that support its growing Cat Compact business, helping c more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How the DFL trifecta hiked car tab fees and hit affordability Written by John Phelan | September 30, 2026 Last November, KSTP produced a report titled: "Wonder why your license tab fees aren't going down? Here's why..." - Lately, many Minnesotans who own vehicles less than five years old have probably noticed that their license tabs are not decreasin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Congress Should Block OMB Grantmaking Rule Permanently to Rein In Administration Abuses September 30, 2026 | Sam Berger, Jacob Leibenluft and Devin O'Connor In May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule that would upend the federal grantmaking process by politicizing both how grant recipients are selected and when their grants can be canceled.[1] The rule has received robust pushback from a broad -- and bipartisan - more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Leads Members in Effort to Halt Relocation of National Archives Facility in Chicago * CHICAGO -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led a letter with 20 members of the U.S. House and Senate to the Archivist of the U.S. Bradford Wilson, expressing strong opposition to the announcement that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to close the regional archive facility and Federal Records Center (FRC) lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Robin Kelly joins 20 members of U.S. House and Senate in Effort to Halt Relocation of National Archives Facility in Chicago * CHICAGO -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led a letter with 20 members of the U.S. House and Senate to the Archivist of the U.S. Bradford Wilson, expressing strong opposition to the announcement that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to close the regional archive facility a more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Confidence Declines in September Amid Rising Cost Concerns * Consumer confidence declined sharply in September, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, as Americans grew more cautious about current conditions and the months ahead. The index fell 6.7 points to 81.9, while the Present Situation Index dropped 7.9 points to 109.3. The Expectations Index declined 5.9 points to 63 more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Court Allows Antitrust Price-Fixing Claims Against Rouse and the Nation's Largest Construction Equipment Rental Companies to Proceed * The ruling is a significant development in the emerging law of "algorithmic pricing" antitrust litigation Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, announces that a federal judge has denied motions to dismiss claims that Rouse and the largest construction equipment  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 30 September 2026 Daily Journal recognizes Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell among Top 100 Lawyers Daily Journal has named Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell to its annual Top 100 Lawyers list, recognizing California lawyers whose work is shaping significant legal developments and some of the state's most consequential matters. Tony is a partner in Mayer Brown's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and is widely recognized as a leading lawyer in complex more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.28.2026 Durbin Amendment To Protect State Laws Related To Student Athlete Abuse, Hazing, And Campus Safety Passes Senate As Part Of College Sports Bill Durbin voted in favor of the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation that addresses name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.2026 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Durbin: "There was nothing untoward about Special Counsel Smith and his fellow prosecutors conducting this investigation. The aspersions cast on Mr. Smith nonstop are petty, personal, and political." - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Membe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * September 30, 2026 #During his opening remarks, Durbin also reflected on yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring testimony from former Special Counsel Jack Smith 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,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing During his opening remarks, Durbin also reflected on yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring testimony from former Special Counsel Jack Smith - WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Mem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In His Spotlight Forum On Termination Of TPS For Immigrants In Need * September 29, 2026 #Durbin: "It doesn't have to be this way. Americans are better people than that. We are not going to turn away innocent, hardworking people who are doing their best." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today co-hosted a spotlight forum entitled more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Assistant Secretary Of State Wesley Brooks To Discuss The Senator's Global Water And Sanitation Priorities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Dr. Wesley Brooks, to discuss Durbin's decades-long efforts to increase access to clean water and improved sanitation programs  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Former Special Counsel Jack Smith During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin began his questions by asking about toll record requirements. "There is, I think, appropriate concern by members of this  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.2026 Durbin Questions Former Special Counsel Jack Smith During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin began his questions by asking about toll record requirements. "There is, I think, ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 30, 2026 #Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump Administration For Continuing Mass Deportation Campaign In Spotlight Forum On Destruction Of Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants * September 29, 2026 #Durbin: "Yes, we've got to have sensible regulation of immigration, but this fear factor is unacceptable. It's un-American." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.2026 Durbin Slams Trump Administration For Continuing Mass Deportation Campaign In Spotlight Forum On Destruction Of Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants Durbin: "Yes, we've got to have sensible regulation of immigration, but this fear factor is unacceptable. It's un-American." - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues St. Louis Arc for Pregnancy Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says nonprofit's decision to force leave on pregnant employee and then firing her was unlawful and avoidable ST. LOUIS -St. Louis Arc, Inc., a nonprofit providing disability support services, violated federal law when it refused to provide a pregnant employee with reasonable accommodations, forced her to take leave, and ultimately terminated her, the U.S. Equal E more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Willow Park Healthcare for Disability Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit alleges senior care facility harassed and fired nurse rather than accommodate her medical leave OKLAHOMA CITY -Willow Park Healthcare Center and Southwest LTC Management Services violated federal law when they denied a nurse's request for disability-related medical leave, harassed her, and then fired her, the U.S. Equal Empl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 ELPC Commends Senate for Advancing Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization "Protecting safe, clean drinking water, healthy fisheries and enjoyable outdoor recreation for all is not a partisan issue." - The U.S. Senate reauthorized of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) by unanimous consent. There is strong bipartisan support for this successful program with projects that protect and restore  more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 English lit scholar endows fund to support online archive of Carlyle letters at WCU A faculty member in Western Carolina University's Department of English Studies who has spent his career studying the works of literary notables Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle has created an endowed fund to ensure that an online collection of their letters and other materials will be preserved at his home campus in perpetuity. Brent Kinser, WC more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Senate Bill Would Codify Worst of Trump Administration Rollbacks of Water Protections "Permitting reform and clean water protection does not have to be in conflict" - Washington, D.C. - Today, a Senate bipartisan permit reform bill was introduced that will imperil waterway protections by reducing states' and Tribes' rights when it comes to protecting waterways within their own jurisdictions. Additional provision more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * Expanding Homeownership Supply in Illinois and Wisconsin: A Conversation with Urban Institute * What will it take to expand and preserve the supply of homes for purchase in Illinois and Wisconsin? In this episode of Banking on Connections, FHLBank Chicago Community Investment Officer Katie Naftzger speaks with Laurie Goodman, Institute Fellow and founder of the Housing Finance Policy  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Welcomes Release of New Urban Institute Study Exploring Owner-Occupied Housing Supply in Illinois and Wisconsin * Researchers in the Urban Institute's Housing Finance Policy Center today released new research examining the supply of owner-occupied housing across the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) District, which includes Illinois and Wisconsin. The more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Finding Her Wings * When Sophia Marukas '24 graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, she knew she wanted to continue challenging herself and exploring new possibilities. She never would have guessed that her next steps would take her to the skies. Sophia had always grown up around the world of aviation. Her father, a pilot for Southwest Airlines, was always an encourager of travel and challenged Sophia to try new things, including aviation, but more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foundation Notice Offers Free Legal Aid to New York In-Home Medicaid Caregivers Targeted for Forced Unionization by SEIU * Notice: If SEIU gains monopoly control, CDPAP caregivers would be required to pay union dues and comply with other union mandates, just to care for family members Albany, NY (September 30, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has released a special legal notice to rough more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Passes U.S. Senate CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2026) - Last night the United States Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the popular and critical Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The Senate action follows passage in the U.S. House of a slightly different version of a reauthorization bill. The next step is for the House and Senate to reconcile their bills and pass final legislation before Con more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, has announced 68 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters for the 2026-27 school year, assuming eligibility criteria continue to be m more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Half of ASA Distributors Expect Q4 Sales Growth as E-Commerce Gains Ground * ASA's latest Quarterly Market Survey offers a snapshot of how distributor members are viewing business conditions heading into the final quarter of 2026. The survey, Distributors Speak Out Part 1, asked members about sales trends, margins, growth and slowdown segments, competitive pressures, inventory strategy, fuel surcharges and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Elevates the Everyday Stay with Growing Essentials Portfolio * New and upcoming hotels give travelers more ways to explore the U.S. with more comfort and flexibility CHICAGO (September 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is celebrating the continued growth of brands in its Essentials Portfolio across the United States, with new and upcoming hotels giving World of Hyatt members more ways t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Names Amar Lalvani Its First Chief Creative Officer * New enterprise role strengthens creative leadership across Hyatt's global portfolio as the company enters its next phase of growth CHICAGO (September 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Amar Lalvani has been appointed Hyatt's first-ever Chief Creative Officer, in addition to his role as President & Creative Directo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX 2026: What to Know Before You Go * With IBEX 2026 less than a week away, marine industry professionals are preparing to gather in Tampa, Florida, Oct. 6-8 for three days of new products, technical education, industry conversations and networking. Pre-conference programming begins Monday, Oct. 5. Across the show floor, attendees can explore the latest products and technologies, connect with exhibitor more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Wesleyan Establishes Education Partnership with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Illinois Wesleyan University and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's (ERDC) Construction Engineer Research Laboratory (CERL) have established a new Education Partnership Agreement that will expand opportunities for IWU students and faculty to engage with CERL researchers and Department of D more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Antin on Sale of Vicinity Energy to Harrison Street Asset Management * Kirkland & Ellis advised Antin Infrastructure Partners on its definitive agreement to sell, through its Flagship Fund IV, a majority stake in Vicinity Energy Inc., the largest owner and operator of district energy systems in the U.S., to Harrison Street Asset Management. The transaction values 100% of Vicinity at an enterprise  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Bain Capital on Strategic Growth Investment in Kahua * Kirkland & Ellis advised Bain Capital Tech Opportunities on a minority growth investment in Kahua, an AI enterprise construction platform for complex capital programs, at a valuation above $1 billion. The partnership will support Kahua's next phase of growth, including continued investment in AI and product innovation as well as go-to-market,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Blue Owl, Cedar and PowerHouse JV on $1.12 Billion Notes Offering * Kirkland & Ellis advised DDC 01 Propco LLC, a subsidiary of a joint venture between affiliates of Blue Owl Capital Inc., Cedarwood Investment Group LP and PowerHouse Data Centers LLC, on its Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of $1.12 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.875% senior secured notes due 2031, issued on September 30,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Camsense on its Hong Kong IPO * Kirkland & Ellis represented Shenzhen Camsense Technologies Co., Ltd. (Camsense, HKEX: 6802) on its global offering and listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on September 30, 2026. The joint sponsors are China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and Guosen Securities (HK) Capital Company Limited. Camsense more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds to New Report Finding 240% Rise in Anti-South Asian Hate on X * SCHAUMBURG, IL -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today responded to a new report from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate, The Rising Tide of Anti-South Asian Hate in the United States, documenting a sharp rise in anti-South Asian hate online. The report identified approximately 542,360 hateful posts targeting South Asians on X between Janu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Bynum, and Watson Coleman Lead 21 Colleagues in Demanding Answers After EPA Leaves Microplastics Out of Nationwide Drinking Water Monitoring * WASHINGTON -On Monday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) led 21 of their colleagues in demanding answers about the Environmental Protection Agency's work on microplastics after the agency left th more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Latinx Heritage Month begins Thursday at WIU * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Casa Latina Cultural Center will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month this October with a month-long series of cultural showcases, educational programs and community gatherings. The celebration kicks off with Beyond the Stereotype at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 1 in the Multicultural Center (MCC) multipurpose room. It is an educational event in collaboration  more PR

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Lights, Camera, Conservation: Humboldt penguins steal the spotlight in new holiday movie filmed at Brookfield Zoo Chicago Filmed during a real Chicago winter, "Christmas at the Zoo" showcases wildlife, conservation and the magic of the holiday season at Brookfield Zoo Chicago; Watch trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT3TA8d8jkg) for heartwarming holiday movie coming to Tubi on Nov. 10 - Brookfield, IL--From snow-duste more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 30 September 2026 Mayer Brown awarded 'ESG Programme of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2026 London - Mayer Brown has been awarded 'ESG Programme of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2026 for pro bono work supporting the development of Guatemala's first comprehensive national protection framework for Indigenous and environmental women human rights defenders. The firm's cross-office, cross-practice team worked with the Cyrus R. Vance Center fo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 30 September 2026 Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky recognized among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for fourth consecutive year WASHINGTON DC - Washingtonian has once again recognized Mayer Brown partner Nicole Saharsky among its annual list of the region's "Most Powerful Women," marking her fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list. The honor celebrates influential leaders across the Washington DC area who are making a significant impact l more PR

CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- McHenry County College issued the following news: * * * MCC Awarded Grant to Connect Students to World of Work 30 September 2026 McHenry County College (MCC) has been awarded a five-year, multimillion-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help more students explore careers, gain real-world work experience, and build a clearer path to completing their degrees. The grant, awarded through the Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program, will support MCC's new Work- more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval * The legislation will help prevent sudden death in epilepsy patients HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - Bipartisan legislation that would require coroners to investigate and report cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, or SUDEP, was unanimously approved (49-0) today by the Pennsylvania Senate, state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, announced. Once enacted, House Bill 14 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- National Equity Fund, a nonprofit financial intermediary that helps expand housing by providing financing and investment solutions for affordable developments and community projects, issued the following news: * * * Bickerdike Preserves & Rehabs 70 Units of Affordable Housing in Historic Chicago Buildings in Humboldt Park & Logan Square September 29, 2026 New construction is not the only way to fight against the housing crisis. Preserving existing affordable housing is just as important as creating more units. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations include properties in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and Virginia. Among them are the Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Arizona, Plymouth Elementary School in Florida, Lincoln School in Iowa, Shawnee Grade School in Kansas, Centennial Building in Missouri, and Rosewood Elementar more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New simulation projects what the Milky Way looked like at 'cosmic dawn' * In the early days of the universe, our home looked very different than it does today. Back then, the region in our universe that would eventually become our Milky Way neighborhood was a collection of thousands of smaller galaxies-some pumping out tons of new stars, others filled only with gas or littered with dead stars and black holes. You can watch how these galaxies coales more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Corporation announced today that Dave Fox, Chief Financial Officer, has announced his retirement after a long and distinguished career in financial services. Fox intends to remain in his role through the end of the first quarter of 2027 to support a thoughtful and orderly transition. Northe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Receives State Approval to Build New Cancer Institute in Orland Park * Northwestern Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers and 2026 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer Northwestern Medicine announced The Certificate of Need for Facility was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to build a new, state-of-the-art can more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Receives State Approval to Build New Cancer Institute in Orland Park * Northwestern Medicine announced The Certificate of Need for Facility was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to build a new, state-of-the-art cancer institute in Orland Park. Meeting a priority need identified in the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment for Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Nancy Pelosi named Northwestern Prison Education Program commencement speaker First woman speaker of the House will address incarcerated women receiving bachelor's degrees September 30, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will deliver the Northwestern Prison Education Program commencement address on Friday, Oct. 16. This graduation marks the first time in more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals a new way the developing heart controls its growth Findings may ultimately have implications for heart repair after a heart attack September 30, 2026 * Study was in mice and 'mini-hearts' -- lab-grown human 3D organoids that mimic features of the developing heart * Lymphatic vessels send signals to different cardiac cell types that help control heart growth * Could inform future approaches for repairing damaged hearts,  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Joins OSHA National SIF Prevention Alliance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council today announced its participation in the National Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Alliance, a collaborative initiative formed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce incidents and deaths in the workplace by providing employers with training and resources to help identify and eliminate high-ris more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC, Overdose Prevention Initiative Applaud OSHA Workplace Overdose Guidance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator's Overdose Prevention Initiative applaud the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for giving employers practical guidance on responding to an opioid overdose at work. Released on Sept. 24, Save a Life Day, during Nation more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Paying it Forward for the World's Future Teachers * The first time Olena Riabushenko, a teacher from Ukraine, came to Kent State University in 2021, the university had just begun welcoming international exchange participants back to campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She came to Kent State to participate in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program in Media Literacy, hosted by the Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Educatio more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * Prairie Stars 5K celebrates Illinois Innocence Project's 25th anniversary * The University of Illinois Springfield will host its 11th annual Prairie Stars 5K and 1 Mile Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus. Part of UIS Homecoming festivities, this year's event is presented by the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) in celebration of its 25th anniversary and will bring t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley's Bill Reauthorizing the ACT for ALS Passes the Senate * Yesterday, the Senate passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) in the House and Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) in the Senate, the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will renew programs from the 2021 ACT  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Record Philanthropic Support Expands Opportunity at Northwestern Pritzker Law 09.30.2026 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law concluded a record-setting year of philanthropic support in FY26, raising $18.3 million in new gifts and commitments and generating significant momentum to advance the school's priorities. The results reflect the extraordinary commitment of alumni and friends and their growing enthusiasm for Northwes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following commentary on Sept. 30, 2026, to the Washington Examiner: * * * 'Over 2 million people are alive today because of one law -- and Washington wants to kill it' Fifty years ago -- on Sept. 30, 1976 -- Congress first enacted an amendment offered by the late, great Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois to prohibit federal Medicaid funds from being used to subsidize the killing of unborn children by abortion. During debate in the House, Henry said: "An innocent, defenseless human li more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Road trip: Sport Management students mix it up with top execs at conference September 30, 2026 Mark McGowan  Twenty NIU students studying Sport Management mingled with industry leaders Sept. 25 as they also gained inside wisdom on trends and opportunities defining the future of the field. Neal Ternes and Dave Serowka, an assistant professor and instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, respectively, drove the Huskies to th more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Sana Polizzi named NIU's Newman Civic Fellow The Newman Civic Fellowship program honors and supports students who are committed to addressing public challenges at member institutions of Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the civic and public missions of higher education. NIU is pleased to recognize Sana Polizzi as a member of the 2026-27 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Polizzi is a senior majoring i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises InfraBridge on Sale of 50% Interest in 5.4 GW Power Portfolio to ArcLight * Sidley represented InfraBridge in the completed sale of its 50% interest in Invenergy AMPCI Thermal Power (IATP) to ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC. IATP is a 5.4 GW portfolio of 11 contracted power assets across several North American markets, held in a joint venture with Invenergy. InfraBridge, a division of DigitalBridge Group more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical in Its US$517.5 Million Licensing Transaction With Somnivera * Sidley represented Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical Co. in an agreement with newly formed biotechnology company Somnivera for the ex-China rights to a clinical-stage sleep disorder drug. Under the agreement, Jiangsu Nhwa will receive US$10.5 million upfront and is eligible for up to US$507 million in milestone paymen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Statement from leading physician organizations on the role of augmented intelligence in healthcare * The following organizations issued the joint statement below: American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American College of Physicians American College of Surgeons American Medical Association "Statements suggesting AI is inheren more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Stronger Demand, Higher Rates: What the Latest Economic Data Means for PHCP-PVF * Why this matters: U.S. business activity is accelerating, manufacturing remains in expansion territory and some construction indicators are improving. But that momentum is unfolding alongside persistent inflation and higher borrowing costs, creating a mixed outlook for PHCP-PVF distributors heading into the final quarter of 20 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The 2027 ALA/AIA Library Building Award Application is Open Now! * CHICAGO- The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are currently accepting applications for the AIA/ALA 2027 award which honors the best in library architecture and design. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. CHICAGO-Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures and the American Institute of Arch more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Mayors Lead in Monarch Conservation Despite Environmental Rollbacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -More than 360 mayors and heads of local government have committed to creating quality monarch butterfly migratory and breeding areas. This new habitat will help increase support for the declining monarch butterfly population. "Even as federal protections weaken, local governments are stepping up when it counts and deli more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS public health students, alumni earn statewide honors * University of Illinois Springfield public health students and alumni earned top honors and presented research at the Illinois Public Health Association's 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference, held Sept. 1-3 in Springfield. Six current Master of Public Health (MPH) students and two alumni were selected through a peer-review process to present at the conference,  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Launches Certification for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Equipment Used in AI Data Centers * * AI chips generate intense heat, making effective cooling essential to data center performance and reliability. * The certification provides a consistent way to assess critica more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester's strategic plan nears midpoint * #President Sarah Mangelsdorf reflects on Boundless Possibility's progress and its continued evolution with the University. Before she was the president of the University of Rochester, before she was provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before she was a dean at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A deadly fungus may not live to see the last of us Understanding the mechanism behind a deadly fungal disease may lead to improved therapeutic outcomes. By Felicia Spencer 30 Sep 2026 The battle lines have finally shifted in the war against a deadly fungal disease. The fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus has long been known to cause a severe, rapid respiratory infection, and it has become harder to fight. "Even with treatment, the mortality rate  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alum Joins Brother on The Amazing Race * MACOMB, IL - - A Western Illinois University alumna will be on your television screens when Jaime Tribo and her brother, Cody Langlois, begin their journey on the CBS competition series The Amazing Race when the two-night premiere begins at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 on CBS. Tribo, a 2015 graduate in Family and Consumer Sciences, said being on the show is something her mom encouraged them to tr more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Museum Studies at IMA 2026 Conference * MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University's Museum Studies Graduate Program will have a strong presence at the 2026 Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Annual Conference, held Sunday, Oct.18-Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA. The program is an academic sponsor of the conference and nine current Museum Studies graduate students will attend and serve as conference volunteers. Volunteering g more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU to Host Discussion on Latine Homelessness and Structural Inequality in Illinois * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University will host state officials, researchers, community advocates and local stakeholders at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a discussion of the newly released report, Latine Homelessness in Illinois: Structural Drivers of Inequality in the Multicultural Center. The report is a collaborative effort of the University of Illino more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU's Twelfth Night to Open New Clow Theatre Oct. 8 * MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University's new Clow Theatre will open its doors to audiences Thursday, Oct. 8 with a production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by longtime WIU Theatre and Dance faculty member and professor emeritus Bill Kincaid. The production will follow the dedication of the Clow Theatre at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Goldfarb Center for Performin more PR