LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * 'Food for Health' Steps Up Nationwide Expansion in Second Half of 2026 * AIDS Healthcare Foundation's "Food for Health," an ambitious program to alleviate hunger and food insecurity throughout the United States, has set major expansion goals for the second half of 2026, operating in cities such as Seattle, Chicago, and Houston. The work, unfortunately, is needed now more than ever. Food for Health first started during the COVID-19 pandemic i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 AMA Research Challenge Poster Symposium & Semifinals FAQs * Find answers to questions for a successful virtual conference experience. Can I adjust the video quality of a participant's research presentation? The video player will automatically adjust to your internet speed and play the best available video quality. Who do I contact for technical assistance? If you need technical assistance during the event, ema more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * 2027 Spirit of Excellence Award to honor legal leaders, mentors and trailblazers at ABA Midyear Meeting CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2026 -- The American Bar Association will recognize recipients of its Spirit of Excellence Award at the Titans for Change Gala during the 2027 ABA Midyear Meeting in Chicago. The award, presented by the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, recognizes the exceptional efforts and accomplishments of lawyer more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * A Rebuild Success: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the WIU Autism Clinic of Excellence * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Western Illinois University's Social Work students are joining forces with the WIU Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE). Recent institutional restructuring opened valuable avenues for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) program recently moved to Memorial Hall as part of the new School of Applied  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * A Stylish Campus Collaboration * With Homecoming merchandise in the spotlight, eight members of Northern Illinois University's Fashion Industries Organization put their fashion merchandising skills to the test, creating a display at Huskie Books and Gear designed to appeal to alumni and visiting families. The collaboration gave students a chance to apply classroom lessons in visual merchandising, work as a team and connect with a campus business. Tes more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Academic coaching in medical education * Live virtual training The American Medical Association ChangeMedEd(r) initiative is pleased to introduce a new program to foster a coaching culture across the medical education continuum. The AMA Essentials of Coaching Training Program prepares faculty and educators to use coaching skills in everyday educational interactions and conduct structured coaching sessions that support more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news: * * * AFC's Medical Benefits team empowers clients with "the agency to decide" Livvie Avrick, Digital Communications Manager October 14, 2026 With open enrollment for health insurance coming up, it's normal to feel confused or overwhelmed. This year is especially complex with the Republican-controlled federal government enacting unprecedented cuts to health programs through passage of H.R. 1. More than 700,000 people across Illinois, including a substan more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company's AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy pract more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Consumer Protections In Character.AI Bankruptcy * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI, identifying serious concerns about the company's safety a more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous gene more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, re more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news: * * * AI model offers a faster way to explore how proteins move, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The proteins that keep the cells in all living things working don't stay still. They bend and shift between shapes as they perform their jobs, but many tools for studying proteins reveal only a snapshot of how they really work. Historically, capturing protein movement for molecular biology studies required massive supercomputing cluste more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA showcases outsized impact of library broadband at FCC * New SHLB/ALA report: Eliminating E-Rate would shrink the U.S. economy $4.2 billion a year WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 14, 2026) -The American Library Association (ALA) focused on the success of the federal E-Rate program in public comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has proposed terminating or limiting E-Rate, which has provided a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Shooting at a father driving with his son in the back seat is unacceptable. That is not immigration enforcement; that is careless cruelty. On October 8, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and injured Oscar Belgal, a Dominican immigrant, while attempting to apprehend him in New York City. His five-year-old son was in the back seat when agent more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy past events * Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year. Select webinar recordings are also eligible for CME. * ## 2026 events * * ## Coding, Billing, and Beyond: Revenue Cycle Management in the Era of Value-Based Care * Discover how healthcare organizations are transforming revenue cycle  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy upcoming events * This first-of-its-kind, open-access tool uses real-time data to reveal where mental health and substance use disorder care falls behind physical health care. Learn more. Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more. A framework for educators and a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Critiques Trump Administration's Proposal to Relax Decommissioning Timeline Regulations at Nuclear Facilities * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposed rulemaking that would relax decommissioning processes for nuclear power plants and facilities, giving owners and operators more leeway on when they  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the controversial chatbot Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Chatbots Engaged in Sexual Role-Play with Children, Urged Them to Hide Conversations from Parents, and Encouraged Violence NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today warned that Character.AI should not be sold without strong protections for the millions of people wh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES JO DAVIESS COUNTY SEX OFFENDER FOR POSSESSING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an East Dubuque, Illinois man for possessing child sexual abuse material and failing to register as a sex offender. The case is part of Raoul's ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS 3-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE IN CASE AGAINST SUBURBAN CHICAGO WOMAN FOR STEALING FROM STATE TREASURER FRERICHS' UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that an Orland Park, Illinois woman who was alleged to have stolen nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Unclaimed Propert more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Raoul's court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY HALTS PULLMAN PLANT OPERATIONS OVER EXCESSIVE ODORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW VIOLATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today secured an order temporarily halting odor-causing operations at the Pullman Innovations plant, located in an area of environmental justice concern on the Southeast Side of Chicago. Pullman Innovations' Chicago facility converts a by-product of commercial edible oil in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TAKES ACTION TO SUPPORT INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AS FCC CONSIDERS CUTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the coun more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Protect Kids and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took legal action today to protect consumers in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Oregon and a bipartisan coalition of states have filed a notice identifying serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Discloses Investigation Into Character.AI, Seeks Consumer Protections in Bankruptcy Filing * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious conce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Oct. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for prot more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 2.9 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area increased 0.8 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirni more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 1.2 percent over the past two months, up 3.6 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area increased 1.2 percent for the two months ending in September 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistan more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.9 percent in September, up 4.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region increased 0.9 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index rose 0.8 percent. The index for energy advanc more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * Brightwell-Kraft Named Oct. 2026 CSEC EOM * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University has named Tracy Brightwell-Kraft the October 2026 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for her work within the Bookstore for the last decade. Brightwell-Kraft currently serves as the Retail Manager. "This individual is an outstanding employee and colleague, and someone whose work and dedication always show their commitment to the task a more PR

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 15 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * RNs in Tennessee, Arizona, Illinois, and California file petitions for union elections October 13, 2026 Registered nurses across the country continue to build their union movement, asserting their collective power against a profit-driven health care system and a corporate-aligned federal government. California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced today that nurses at four hospitals - which in tot more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend IRVING, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and sixty-three cents ($1.63) per share of common stock payable Nov. 19 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 26. Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a qua more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Juan Salgado to Join Higher Education Leaders for Discussion on Economic Competitiveness * City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado will join higher education and business leaders for an upcoming discussion on the role of colleges and universities in strengthening the workforce, driving innovation, and supporting economic growth. On October 28, Chancellor Salgado and four other panelists will explore the potential economic impact of s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 (TNSrep) -- 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 Finds Ease and Personalization Driving the Next Wave of Global Wellness Consumers have made wellness a priority, and they are spending accordingly - CHICAGO - Oct. 13, 2026 - Circana LLC, a leader in turning consumer data into growth, today released The Global Hea more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 15 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA DataSys+ V2 equips database professionals for cloud, data integration and AI-era operations Updated certification reflects the evolution of database administration DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications, today launched CompTIA DataSys+ V2, an updated credential that validates the skills needed to manage, secure and integrate data across the cloud, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, NEW YORK DELEGATION DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASE $87 MILLION IN COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING STILL OWED TO NEW YORK * One Year After Trump Promised Full Reversal of Funding Cuts, First Responders Statewide are Still Without Millions in Federal Investments KINGSTON, NY - Congressman Pat Ryan joined members of the New York Congressional Delegation in demanding the Trump Administration to immediately release $87 million in FY202 more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 14 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * For Bulldogs kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29, success is a family affair * It was a moment visualized by great competitors: two seconds left on the clock, game on the line, and a chance to score and give your team the win. When Bryant field goal kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29 lined up to seal the Bryant Football team's comeback win over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Oct. 3, he not only drew on endless hours of preparation, but a  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * GME interviews: What current residents want to hear from applicants * While the stakes during residency interviews may seem higher when medical students and other applicants are speaking with their future bosses--program directors and attending physicians--your future graduate medical education (GME) peers can have a key voice in the process. Often a formal part of the interview proceedings, conversations with current more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Green space is linked with fewer gun-related homicides -- but not everywhere * Study uses Google Street View and AI to measure greenery at the scene of fatal shootings Our physical surroundings affect everything from personal well-being to a neighborhood's safety. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that when it comes to preventing gun violence in a community, green space can help, but its location makes a big difference. A growing body of resea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The Loyola University Chicago posted the following news release: * * * How Loyola helps students find a sense of belonging on campus * A first-generation college student, Jose Aguilera (BS '29) arrived at Loyola for his freshman year with some anxiety, compounded by his discomfort in the unfamiliar campus environment. "At first it felt like I didn't belong here, especially after seeing how everyone seemed to know what they were doing, but not me," he recalls. "I felt lost and anxious because this experience was more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * IDA Launches Discount Notes Program Tapping Short-Term Finance in the United States * New Program Broadens Access to U.S. Investors and Supports More Cost-Effective Financing for Development WASHINGTON, DC, October 14, 2026 - The International Development Association (IDA, Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, today launched its Discount Notes Program and celebrated its first issuances. The new program provides IDA with ongoing access to short-term funding more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Celebrates Section Impact Award Winners for Volunteering Excellence in Food Science Community * IFT recognizes four Sections with the 2026 Section Impact Award for outstanding volunteer contributions to food science education, community engagement, and membership growth. CHICAGO - October 14, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Illinois AG files appeal in IFPA litigation * In a new court filing, the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a notice of appeal to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals following the district court's ruling that prevents the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) from applying to federal credit unions, as well as national banks, state banks chartered outside Illinois, and payment card networks. America's Credit Unio more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting Opens Registration and Abstract Submissions * The field's premier convening returns to San Francisco, 15-18 June 2027, spanning breakthroughs in basic biology, advances in disease modeling and drug discovery, and new clinical data on cell-based therapies, with AI advancing work across all three. The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has opened registration  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia after the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that the products benefit from subsidies and are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigations, numbered 701-TA-785-786 and 731-TA-1773-1774, will determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or whether the establishment of an in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Welcomes Back Nelson Ni as Partner in Shanghai * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Nelson Ni will rejoin the Firm as a partner in its Shanghai office. Nelson is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with extensive experience advising private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, strategic investors and multinational companies on some of the most complex cross-border transactions across Asia, in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Captona on Preferred Equity Investment with Nexamp * Kirkland & Ellis advised Captona LLC, a leading energy investment firm in North America, on its latest preferred equity investment in partnership with Nexamp, Inc., America's largest fully integrated distributed generation and community solar company. This investment supports the financing of 55MW of solar generation and 5MWh of battery storage c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Thoma Bravo-Backed BlueMatrix on Acquisition of Aiera * Kirkland & Ellis represented Thoma Bravo-backed BlueMatrix, the global leader in capital markets content publishing technology, on its definitive agreement to acquire Aiera, a consortium-backed content delivery platform, to bring research authoring, governance and AI distribution together on a single stack. Financial terms were not disclosed.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Warns Illinois School District That Its Gender Policies Violate Parents', Teachers' and Students' Rights * VERNON HILLS, Ill. | October 14, 2026 -- Today, the Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative sent a demand letter to Community High School District 128 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, warning that the District's gender-related policies violate the constitutional rights of parents and teachers and  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Life At Olivet | Olivet The Magazine * When students enroll at Olivet Nazarene University, the faculty and staff strive to create an environment in which each individual encounters an "Education With a Christian Purpose." The assumption is that most students will graduate and move onward to apply their academic foundation and personal faith journey elsewhere. However, each year some young graduates accept positions at Olivet and start their career more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago posted the following news release: * * * Loyola University Chicago Experts Available for Commentary on AI * Contact: arai4@luc.edu School: School of Social Work Expertise: Social Sciences, Tech Focus Areas: See Profile * Artificial intelligence * Technology * Domestic violence * Social justice * Biomarkers Loyola University Chicago faculty experts are available to provide insight on a variety of topics as they relate to artificial intelligence (AI), from education to soci more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Impact Fund awards $3 million to National 4-H Council * Mars Impact Fund is providing $3 million over three years to support National 4-H Council's Beyond Ready program, designed to give youth the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. * The partnership will support up to 200,000 young people across the United States in pursuing career paths in food, agriculture and veterin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 14 October 2026 Mayer Brown advises The Smarter Web Company on first-of-its-kind UK preferred share offering London - Mayer Brown has advised The Smarter Web Company PLC (SWC), a London listed web design company, which has a Bitcoin treasury policy, on an offer of listed variable-rate preferred perpetual shares. The preferred shares were admitted to the non-equity shares and non-voting equity shares category of the Official List of the FCA and to tradi more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Meet the Augustana Choir's new director * Dr. Eric Newell steps into the role of director of choral activities with a deep appreciation for the Augustana Choir's rich history and a passion for choral music. In this Q&A, he shares what drew him to Augustana, what he's looking forward to and his hopes for the choir's future. Q: What is your musical background and what inspired you to pursue choral conducting? At the age of 5, I asked my parents after church more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Mental Health Parity Index * For too many people, access to mental health or substance use care is delayed, denied or driven out of network--despite clear parity laws. The problem isn't invisible anymore. The Mental Health Parity Index (MHPI) is a first-of-its-kind, open-access tool that uses real-time, insurer-reported data to reveal where mental health and substance use disorder care falls behind physical healthcare more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 posted the following news: * * * New G2 Research: AI Agents Have Moved From Pilot to Production. Now Comes the Distrust Tax. * No software innovation has received more hype in recent years than AI agents, and the promises have been epic: They can make us 10x employees, accelerate workflows into competitive moats, and unleash business growth without adding headcount. But in 2026, the AI agent market faces a bumpy road. Visionaries funded pilots last year with discretionary budgets a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * New Illinois Tech Career Accelerator Connects College Learning to Strong First Jobs Braven Career Success is now underway on the Bronzeville campus, pairing undergraduates with working professionals as they prepare for life after graduation CHICAGO--October 14, 2026--Undergraduates at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) began a new credit-bearing course this semester through a partnership with Braven, a national nonprofit more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Vision Studies program celebrates White Cane Awareness Day with display * White Cane Awareness Day is Thursday, Oct. 15 - and students in the NIU Vision Studies program are marking the occasion in a strikingly visual way this week. Large replicas of white canes are staked in the lawn outside Graham Hall near the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Stadium Drive. According to the National Federation of the Blind, "we celebrate the right of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Announces New Boat Show in Dallas * The NMMA announced today it is adding a new show to its industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The Discover Boating DTX Boat Show will debut March 18-21, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, creating a new marketplace for the recreational marine industry to connect with boat buyers across North Texas. The launch of the DTX B more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Nominate a Marine Accessories Leader for the 2027 Freedman Award * Nominations are open for the 2027 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding, lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry. The annual award honors leaders whose work reflects leadership, creativity, innovation and dedication. Eligible nominees include marine accessory manufacturers, sales re more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * What is lung adenocarcinoma? Oncologist available for interviews 'The reported early detection of the cancer is encouraging but not conclusive' October 14, 2026 CHICAGO -- A Northwestern Medicine lung cancer specialist is available for print and broadcast interviews to discuss lung adenocarcinoma. On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, after the pope underwen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Dresden Nuclear Power Plant NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has begun a special inspection at the Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, Illinois, after plant staff found a corroded battery connection that broke during maintenance. Constellation Energy operates the two-unit plant. The battery is part of a backup power system that supports equipment used to safely shut do more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NSF awards $22.5M to continue plant-human communication projects * Thanks to Cornell-led research, a tomato plant's leaves turn red when its roots signal that soil nitrogen is low, prompting a farmer to fertilize. A grower may soon be able to see a weather forecast for a hot dry day and signal her crops to close their leaf pores, called stomates, to preserve water. And when drought is predicted midway through a summer, a farmer will be able to apply an agroch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * One doctor, many paths to effective physician entrepreneurship * Zwade J. Marshall, MD, has demonstrated that successful entrepreneurship depends in large part on timing and strategic response to opportunity. He has built, expanded, acquired and financed businesses with an eye for--and insights into--their capacity as promising long-term opportunities. However, "just because you can pursue something doesn't mean you s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * One Year Later: FHLBank Chicago's $2 Million AHP Grant Helps Deliver 40 New Homes in Rural Wisconsin * One year after breaking ground, Trailview Cottages, a 40-unit workforce and affordable housing community in Hayward, Wisconsin, is fully occupied and providing residents with access to on-site workforce training. The development received a $2 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) gra more PR

ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society issued the following news: * * * RETA-RSES Schamburg experiencing technical difficulties October 13, 2026 The RETA-RSES Schaumburg office is currently experiencing internet and phone service disruption. While our phone lines are temporarily down, our team is available and actively working. Please reach out to staff members directly via email, and we will respond as quickly as possible. We expect full service to be restored by mid-morning tomorrow, Octob more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge * Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health today announce their intention to come together to form a leading, integrated academic health system committed to ensuring every team member and every neighbor, in every community it serves, has the opportunity to thrive. With 12 award-winning, Magnet-recognized hospitals and more than 400 care sites, the system wil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Russell Tuttle, renowned scholar of human evolution, 1939-2026 * Prof. Russell Tuttle, a preeminent University of Chicago scholar of hominid evolution, morphology and function, died Sept. 18 at age 87. Tuttle's paleoanthropological, anatomical, and primatological research fundamentally changed multiple fields in the study of human evolution. He explored the mechanics, functions, and anatomy of hominoid locomotion and grasping, was the first to use elec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT ACCESS TO ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ STUDENTS * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL -Today, during LGBTQ history month, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation to ensure critical online LGBTQ resources are not blocked at schools and public libraries. Currently, public schools and libraries that receive discounted telecommunications and internet rates through the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, MURPHY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL SUPPLIES * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL -- Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., (NC-03) introduced the bipartisan Access to Medical Supplies Act, which would exclude urological and ostomy supplies from Medicare's Competitive Acquisition Program for five years to protect Medicare beneficiaries who rely on them. "Everyone deserves access to the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Continues to Expand Its Trade Practice, Adding Former U.S. Department of the Treasury Official Jess Sanchez in Washington, D.C. * Washington, D.C. - Sidley is pleased to announce that Jess Sanchez has joined the firm's Litigation group as a partner in its Chambers Band 1 Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice in Sidley's office in Washington, D.C. She was previously Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Gene more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Several Top 10 Rankings in Q1-Q3 2026 M&A and Private Equity League Tables * Sidley achieved strong results in the Q1-Q3 2026 M&A and private equity league tables published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and LSEG, securing several top 10 rankings. Highlights include: * Global and U.S. M&A by deal count * Global and U.S. private equity by deal count * Global exits by deal count * Global completed transact more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Named Official Meeting Journal of ASSCR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting * Stem Cell Reports, the official journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), has been named the Official Meeting Journal of the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place 9-11 November 2026 at The Glasshouse in Melbourne, Australia. Un more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago posted the following news release: * * * Stuart Dybek's (BS '64, MA '68) 'Chopin in Winter' hits the right chords on stage * When actor Yasen Peyankov first appears on stage for Chopin in Winter, a theatrical and musical production of the celebrated story by Chicago author and MacArthur Fellow Stuart Dybek (BS '64, MA '68) at the Chopin Theatre, he turns to the audience and begins reading from a stack of typed pages--a script transposed word for word from the original story. Is he  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Online Marriage and Family Therapy Students Come to Campus A group of online MFT students recently traded in their laptops for face-to-face interactions during a residency on campus with fellow students and faculty. Sean Grogan Oct. 14, 2026 For students earning a graduate degree entirely online, the chance to sit across from a professor or classmate in person can be rare. Not so in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), where its highly regarded marria more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Aicher, Curley Recognized with Association of Former Students Teaching Awards Oct. 14, 2026 Two faculty members in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have been selected to receive 2026 College-Level Teaching Awards from The Association of Former Students. Dr. Kathleen Aicher, an assistant professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Texas Energy Lawyer Emily Jolly Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Austin * Addition Strengthens Firm's Market-Leading Energy Regulatory Practice and Texas Utility Regulation and ERCOT Capabilities AUSTIN - Texas energy lawyer Emily Jolly has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in Austin. Jolly most recently served as senior vice president and chief regu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago posted the following news release: * * * Things to do at Loyola: October 16-29 * From supporting the Ramblers at a home game to getting into the spooky spirit, explore all there is to do around Loyola in the next two weeks. Unfinished: America's Ongoing Revolutions Now through December, Cudahy Library The exhibit explores how questions of identity, memory, and power have been shaped, challenged, and redefined throughout the nation's history, highlighting the ways America's revol more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, posted the following news release: * * * TransUnion and Bankrate Expand Partnership to Power More Personalized Credit Offers for Millions of Consumers * Bankrate's lender network and TransUnion's Monevo offers platform are live in TransUnion Credit Essentials, with plans to extend personalized credit offers across more consumer experiences TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that it is making it easier for millions of Americans to fi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Nationally Recognized Insurance Litigation Team in Philadelphia * Partners Jason Gosselin, Kate Villanueva, and Christopher Petillo Strengthen Firm's Capabilities in Life, Disability, AD&D, and Long-Term Care Litigation PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke has expanded its Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partners Jason Gosselin, Kate Villanueva, and Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $200 Million Truck Parking Expansion Across the Country in Major Win For American Truckers * Funds will cover 14 expansion projects across 12 states to tackle truckers' #1 problem when hauling critical cargo WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $200 million investment to expand truck parking in 12 states through the Department's Nationally S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $200 Million Truck Parking Expansion Across the Country in Major Win For American Truckers * Funds will cover 14 expansion projects across 12 states to tackle truckers' #1 problem when hauling critical cargo WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $200 million investment to expand truck parking in 12  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Two More Chances Remain to Preview SIUE This Fall * Following an exciting Preview SIUE session earlier this week, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is gearing up for two more opportunities for prospective students to explore campus and picture themselves as future Cougars this fall. High school and transfer students, as well as their guests, are invited to attend the final fall Preview SIUE events on the Edwardsville ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Launches Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup to Unite Women's Soccer in Pursuit of a Singular National Champion * ATLANTA (October 14, 2026) -- U.S. Soccer today announced the launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament that will bring together women's soccer teams from across the nation to crown a singular national champion. The date for launch will be determined upon consultation with key stakeholders  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago announces recipients of 2026 Academic Communicators Network Excellence Awards * The University of Chicago has announced the recipients of the 2026 Academic Communicators Network (ACN) Excellence Awards, which recognize scholars who excel in sharing their research and scholarship with public audiences. Six UChicago scholars were honored in a variety of categories for contributions they made during the past year: Prof. Samuel Bray for media rela more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS partners with Springfield Fire Department for live-fire training at Sunflower Court * The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with the Springfield Fire Department on Oct. 14 to conduct live-fire training at the former Sunflower Court apartments, providing firefighters with valuable hands-on experience while saving the university money on demolition costs. The training was the first of three scheduled controlled burn more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 14, 2026 172 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 172 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the fall and spring semesters. Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $3,600 to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * VIDEO: NMMA Members Bring America's 250th Anniversary to the Water in Partnership with the Department of the Interior * NMMA members hosted multiple Great American Expeditions with the U.S. Department of the Interior this summer. Each expedition brought Interior's 250th anniversary campaign onto public waters aboard American-made boats and gave federal leaders a firsthand look at how boaters reach America more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma * Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. Ascend will more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What doctors want patients to know about vertigo * AT A GLANCE: Vertigo can make you feel as though you or your surroundings are moving when they are not. Understanding the cause is key to finding the right treatment. Here are key things you will learn about vertigo from three physicians in this article: * Vertigo is a symptom, not a medical condition, and episodes can last seconds, hours or even days depending on the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Wilbur Wright College Students' Tree Restoration Project Earns National Recognition * Wilbur Wright College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Theta Omega, was recently published in the sixth edition of Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership. This national publication recognizes outstanding student-led leadership initiatives at community colleges. Theta Omega's award-winning College Project, "Project TREE (Tree Rescue Emergency Effort)," p more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU Nursing & McDonough County Health Department to Host 2026 Vector Conference * MACOMB, IL - - The McDonough County Health Department and Western Illinois University Nursing's Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Chi Sigma Chapter #520 will host the 2026 Vector Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Lamoine Room of the WIU Union. The conference will provide healthcare professionals, students and community members with an  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU School Counseling Program Ranked No. 5 in Illinois For 2027 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -- Western Illinois University's School Counseling Program has been named among the "Best Master's in School Counseling" programs for 2027 by MastersinCounseling. "WIU's school counseling program meets the high demand for qualified professionals in Illinois and Iowa through rigorous academic study, practical clinical training, and active K-12 involvement. Guide more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Wright College VP of Student Affairs Melissa Champs Selected for Executive Leadership Institute * Wilbur Wright College's Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Melissa Champs, has been selected for the League for Innovation in Community College's Executive Leadership Institute (ELI). The ELI provides senior community college leaders with the opportunity to analyze their abilities, reflect on their interests, refine their skills, and engage in leadershi more PR