EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * $17 Million Investment to Expand SIUE's NCERC, Advance Illinois' Bioeconomy and Workforce * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center will expand its capacity to advance pioneering research, prepare a skilled workforce and help companies bring new bioproducts to market through a $17 million investment announced Friday, Oct. 9, at NCERC alongside state and federal leaders. The investm more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2026-2027 Education Fellows * Ohio Wesleyan Taps 11 First-Year Students, Future Teachers for Competitive Program DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has named 11 new students as 2026-2027 Education Fellows based on their high potential for success at the university and their interest in teaching at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level. The university's newest Education Fellows and their academic interests are: * Abbie Boey more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * October 09, 2026 ABA President Barbara J. Howard receives Freedom of the City of London American Bar Association President Barbara J. Howard has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. The recognition is considered London's most prestigious civic honors and is the highest honor the City of London bestows. It recognizes exceptional achievement, dedication and leadership across various fields. Howard received the honor in recognition of her le more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Task Force Report Shows Statewide Increases in Chronic and Unsheltered Homelessness, Racial Disparities, and Need for Permanent Supportive Housing Patty Conway, Sr. Director of Communications October 8, 2026 A recently released report from the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness shows major increases in chronic and unsheltered homelessness last year in our state, as well as continuing racial disparities. The task force explicit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Impacted Families, Legal Experts, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on TPS Legal Limbo Hitting Salvadoran Families JOINT PRESS RELEASE | Alianza Americas | America's Voice | CLINIC | CARECEN DC October 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joined Alianza Americas, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), CARECEN D more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Draft of Updated AISC 342 Available for Public Comment Through November 9 CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342) is now available for public review and comment. The updated AISC 342 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2028 edition. Proposed changes up for review in this draft of the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Google's Constellation Partnership Shows Potential for Tech Companies to Improve Grid Capacity Saara Khan 10/09/2026 America's electricity demand is growing rapidly, driven in part by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the compute needed to support it. Policymakers have responded by scrutinizing how much electricity data centers consume and whether the grid can accommodate their growth, but growing electricity demand can create incentives  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As USS Lincoln Returns Home, Duckworth Renews Her Call for Public Hearings to Investigate Toll of Trump's Illegal War on Servicemembers * After Duckworth and colleagues sent a letter to SecNav demanding answers, it was revealed that eight of the USS Lincoln's servicemembers attempted suicide [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As the USS Lincoln finally returns to port today in San Diego after over 300 days at sea, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is renew more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general and two governors, today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision in May 2025 to terminate more than $45 million in grant funding that was intended to a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit for damages stemming from the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grants intended to fund improvements in states' unemployment more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childho more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children and families across Nevada and the nation. In a comm more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades * Administration Abruptly Terminated Grants Intended to Prevent Fraud and Deliver Unemployment Benefits More Efficiently AG James is Suing to Recover $17 Million in Funding Illegally Terminated by U.S. Department of Labor NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 13 other states in suing the Trump administrat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants * Oct. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued the U.S. Department of Labor for its unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Colorado's and other states' unemployment insurance systems. "The fede more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $1.9 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH EQUINOX OVER USE OF NON-COMPETITION CLAUSES * Settlement Includes Nearly $1 Million in Restitution to Affected Employees Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office has reached a settlement with Equinox Holdings, Inc. (Equinox) resolving an investigation into the luxury fitness company for violations of the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (IFWA), which p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA FROM FORMER U.S. POSTAL SERVICE WORKER WHO STOLE PERSONAL CHECKS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Chicago woman who stole personal checks and deposited them into her bank account while employed by the U.S. Postal Service pleaded guilty to theft. Teneshya Harris, 37, pleaded guilty in Cook County Circuit Court to one count of theft by deception between $500 and $10,00 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding to improve states' unemployment insurance systems and prevent fraud. "Congress approved this funding for states to im more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announce new Global South Fellows Early-career researchers from Global South universities will work with academics in Birmingham and Illinois on research projects with global impact. 9 October 2026 The University of Birmingham and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have announced the latest cohort of researchers on their Global South Fellows Program. Selected from over 1,400 applicati more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 9 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Boise Educator Named 2027 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year Amanda Holland was presented with the award during a ceremony at Washington Elementary School - (BOISE) - Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield announced today that Boise School District educator Amanda Holland has been named the 2027 Idaho Teacher of the Year. Holland, who has spent more than 20 years supporting, guiding, and inspiring  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished inductees in the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Inductees October 09, 2026 Roger D. Carpenter, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNE (NUR '91) earned his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in 1991, his BSN from Kent State University in 1987 and his PhD from West Virginia University in 2008. He is licensed as a reg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready? October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment error rate," a measure of states' overpayments and und more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 (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: * * * Circana's 2026 Holiday Study Finds Consumers Spending Selectively, Not Stepping Away Holiday spending forecast to range from down 1% to up 2.5% as shoppers seek value, convenience, and experiences worth prioritizing - CHICAGO, October 8, 2026 -- U.S. consumers are enteri more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Cartography as dialogue * Cartographer Margaret Wickens Pearce, M.A. '95, Ph.D. '98, runs in the morning. The rhythmic cycle of feet hitting the ground is essential to clearing busy thoughts and making way for epiphanies. "The run is extremely important to my mental and emotional health as well as my creative understanding of my work because all this stuff comes up," Pearce says. "Running is essential to getting out of a rut because something about the st more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news: * * * Common Defense Endorses JB Pritzker for Re-Election as Governor of Illinoi October 9, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of Governor JB Pritzker for re-election as Governor of Illinois to fight for American families, veterans, and the future of our democracy. Naveed Shah, U.S. Army veteran and Political Director at Commo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement debunking the lies spread by New York sanctuary politicians after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer discharged his weapon during an attempt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reacts to Army Report on DCA Crash, Reiterates Calls for FAA and DoD to Implement Urgently Needed Safety Recommendations to Prevent Next Tragedy * Trump's FAA and DoD have yet to fully implement all recommendations made by the NTSB to fix the problems that led to America's first deadly commercial aircraft collision since 2009 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 ELPC Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Clean School Bus Program "The popular program benefits student health, reduces carbon pollution, and improves air quality in our communities" Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center applauds Representatives Greg Landsman (Ohio), Jahana Hayes (Conn.), and Buddy Carter (GA.), for introducing a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Clean Data Determination for the Berrien, MI and Muskegon, MI Areas for the 2015 Ozone Standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Berrien County and Muskegon County, Michigan nonattainment areas have attained the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This determination, informally known as a clean  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Aermec to Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Site in Illinois October 8, 2026 Company's $15 million investment will support the development of its first U.S. manufacturing site creating 30 new jobs - DEKALB - Today, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Aermec North America leadership and the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation to break ground on the Italian-based  more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 Gregory DeYong named director of SIU Carbondale's Pontikes Center CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Gregory D. DeYong sees a natural progression in expanding the mission of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Building upon the center's strengths of providing students with hands-on experiences that meld research, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, DeYong w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * El Aire Que Respiramos Concludes with New Insights into Air Quality in Latino Communities Across the U.S. 08 October 2026 After three years of community-based air quality monitoring, Hispanic Access Foundation concluded El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe), a Latino community science initiative designed to better understand air quality in Latino communities, while equipping residents with localized information and tools to take informed act more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * How does physician compensation in 2026 differ by specialty? * Myriad details of a physician's job will depend heavily upon their chosen specialty--among them the compensation they can expect to demand. And newly released data shows wide variance in 2026 when it comes to base salary, signing bonuses and year-over-year increases for physicians. In addition to the sheer numbers, physicians in some specialties see real di more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Aermec to Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Site in Illinois Thursday, October 8, 2026 Company's $15 million investment will support the development of its first U.S. manufacturing site creating 30 new jobs - DEKALB - Today, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Aermec North America leadership and the DeKalb County Economic Development Corpora more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville October 9, 2026 $17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois - EDWARDSVILLE - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerc more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces $55 Million Viakable Manufacturing Expansion in La Salle October 7, 2026 Following the Governor's trade mission to Mexico, company will create 50 new jobs while bringing more electrical cable production to Illinois - LA SALLE - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Viakable will invest $55 million to expand their manufacturing facilities more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Immune cell map uncovers how individual aging trajectories diverge * * A study shows that the ratio of two white blood cell types can predict unhealthy aging. * In older adults, a greater proportion of certain cells foretold chronic disease and death a decade later. * The findings point to a blood test for immune stress before symptoms appear. While birthday candles measure the number of years someone has lived, they don't always tell the f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * JAMA takes action to combat "AI slop" submissions * JAMA(r) and the JAMA Network of 13 peer-reviewed journals have adopted a new policy regarding authors' use and disclosure of augmented intelligence (AI) tools aimed at addressing a sharp rise in "AI slop" submissions from authors, particularly those submitted as letters to the editor or as opinion essays. "We're starting to see what people colloquially refer to as AI  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Manufacturing Month Highlight: Richard J. Daley College's MTEC Is the Last Stop on the Final Day of 2026 "Makers on the Move" Bus Tour * CHICAGO - The 2026 "Makers on the Move" statewide bus tour, which is hosted every October by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to celebrate Manufacturing Month, began its final day on the road at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago on Friday. Now in its more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend * DECATUR, Ill. -- On Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Millikin University recognized seven outstanding members of the Big Blue family at the University's annual Alumni Awards Dinner, held as part of Homecoming weekend. Dr. Dean A. Pribbenow, Millikin University President, ushered in the formal award ceremony, acknowledging the connections and experiences that have kept the Millikin community  more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University Honors 2026 Class of Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees * Big Blue Pride was on full display on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, as five standout student-athletes and two championship teams were honored during the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, the final event of this year's Homecoming festivities. The brunch brought together current and former student-athletes, coaches, and supporters to celebrate the enduring legacy of Millikin University Athlet more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University Invites Families to 2026 Boo at MU on Oct. 18 * DECATUR, Ill. -- Millikin University's Office of Campus Life is once again inviting the community to campus for its annual fall tradition, Boo at MU, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families will gather at Millikin's University Commons and Staley Library for an afternoon filled with candy, crafts, and plenty of "spook-tacular" fun. This family-friendly celebration will fea more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Jazz Artist Series begins Oct. 22 with pianist, vocalist Jody Nardone * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The first concert of the 2026-27 MTSU Jazz Artist Series is set for Thursday, Oct. 22, and will feature pianist and new faculty member Jody Nardone alongside MTSU Jazz faculty. The concert will be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hinton Music Hall inside the Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive. A parking map is available at bit. more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements Trump Administration Unlawfully Terminated Funding for Improving Unemployment Insurance October 9, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The National Association for the Transformation of Adult Education recognizes Illinois State Senator Graciela Guzman, presents award to her at Wright College * CHICAGO & WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9, 2026)-- The National Association for the Transformation of Adult Education (NAFTAE) recognizes Illinois State Senator Graciela Guzman for her exceptional support of adult education during national Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week, taking place S more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Neutrino hunters: Searching for ghostly particles in Antarctic ice, with Abby Vieregg * Astrophysicist leads launch of NASA balloon to detect high-energy particles from the cosmos October 09, 2026 Overview Deep beneath the ice of Antarctica and high above its frozen expanse, University of Chicago astrophysicist Abby Vieregg is hunting for neutrinos--some of the most elusive particles in the universe. Often called "ghost particles," these tiny messenge more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Eliminating E-Rate Would Cost the U.S. Economy $4.2 Billion a Year * ALA/SHLB economic study, conducted by The Brattle Group, finds every $1 cut from E-Rate would reduce GDP by about $1.60 WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 8, 2026) - Eliminating E-Rate would have serious negative effects on the U.S. economy, according to a new economic study released this week by the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Endorses Pro-Small Business Candidates to Represent Illinois in Congress Three incumbent Illinois candidates have a strong record of supporting Main Street - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Il more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Think cannabis helps you sleep better? Think again. Study contradicts commonly held belief that cannabis is associated with better sleep quality October 9, 2026 * Study followed adults for 35 years, from young adulthood into middle age * Long-term cannabis use linked to lower sleep quality measured by wrist-worn monitors * Findings suggest cannabis-related sleep disruptions may go unnoticed by users themselves * Sleep medicine expert more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the New York University Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Thank you Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee for convening this historic hearing. My name is Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and I am an attorney, advocate, and author whose primary  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Public invited to share feedback on three route options at final open house for transmission project near Benton * Key Takeaways: BENTON, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2026) - Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) is hosting its third in-person public open house next week in Franklin County to gather public input on the Lakeland Area Reliability Project. ATXI is working with Southern Illinois Power Cooperati more PR

ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society issued the following news: * * * AHR EXPO Announces "Innovation Award" Winners for 2027 Oct. 9, 2026 -- The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) today announced the winners of the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners in ten industry categories are chosen annually to represent the most innovative products and technologies in the market today. "The achievement of an Innovation Award winner is a meaningful distinction i more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Trahan, Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect FTC Whistleblowers as The Social Reckoning Hits Theaters * WASHINGTON- As The Social Reckoning, a new film about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, hits theaters nationwide, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect whistleblowers who disclose wrongdoing at their  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements Lawsuit seeks to recover funding intended to strengthen fraud prevention, improve access, and support timely benefits for eligible workers. October 09, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has joi more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 SIU's Glassman Lecture will highlight Buckminster Fuller Institute work CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Explore the enduring relevance of the ideas of noted futurist, architect, designer -- and former Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member -- R. Buckminster Fuller during a special evening presented by the University Honors Program. "Designing Futures That Flourish: A Special Evening with the Buckminster Fuller Institut more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 9 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * South Carolina faces a dementia crisis. USC is bringing neuroscience experts together to help. * A short video loop featuring the attendees and presenters at USC's Brain health symposium South Carolina is the "buckle of the stroke belt," explained Dr. Adnan Siddiqui. The belt is a swath of Southeastern states where incidences of and death from stroke are much higher than the rest of the country. That's why the University of South Carolina more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Summer of Shakespearean study for senior Sydney Lang at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey * "I can do anything now -- I know that performing is what I'm supposed to be doing," says senior Sydney Lang who spent five weeks of her summer break learning from and performing with professional Shakespearean actors at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. She and the 12 other performers who were accepted into the intensive Acting Apprentice program spent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Whe more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians * (Hartford, CT)-- Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut joined a coalition of states and the federal government to settle allegations against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the pharmaceutical company knowingly caused the submission of false claims t more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Trustees approve named and distinguished faculty, resolutions of appreciation and namings * INDIANAPOLIS -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 9) approved a named chair, a distinguished professor and three named professors, along with resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified faculty are: * Ozan Ciftci as the William R. Scholle Endowed Chair in Food Processing * Mara Faccio as a Distinguished Professor in t more PR

UPTON, New York, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Two Brookhaven Lab Physicists Named APS Fellows Lijuan Ruan and Xin Qian honored for contributions to the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and tracking ghostlike neutrinos, respectively October 9, 2026 UPTON, N.Y. -- Two physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have been named 2026 Fellows of the American Physical Society (APS). The honor recognizes their excellence in ph more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What doctors want patients to know about the common cold * AT A GLANCE: Here are key things you will learn about the common cold from Elizabeth Hudson, DO, MPH, national physician lead and regional chief of Infectious Diseases at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, in this article: * More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold. Rhinovirus is the most common, but adenoviruses, RSV and non-COVID coronavirus more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Secures Legal Victory in Federal Overreach Attempt, Reaffirms Commitment to Free and Fair Elections, and Spotlights Outreach Team - RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones continues to work for all Virginians, successfully pushing back against federal overreach and addressing election security and protection. Also, this week, Attor more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU GCPA to Welcome Magic Rocks Oct. 22 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL. -- "Magic Rocks!" will hit the stage for a family-friendly night at Western Illinois University's Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Illusionist Leon Etienne, known as "America's Rock Illusionist," has performed on stages around the world, including Radio City Music Hall, Planet Hollywood Casino and Studio City Casino in Macau. He has performed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin's leadership, America will never become a sanctuary for illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, convicted of heinous crimes such as murder, child sexual abuse, and rape. "Yesterday, the brave patriots of ICE arrested murderers, pedop more PR