NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * AALDEF: Thwarted Hindu temple shooting is an attack on the right of communities of color to live and worship safely October 16, 2026 "No one should have to fear being killed for practicing their religion, gathering with their community, or simply existing as a person with brown skin." - CHICAGO -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released the following statement in response to reports of an alleged  more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi 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 filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 16 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * AI-human collaborations face the curse of high expectations * Collaboration between humans and AI may be the gold standard that companies are seeking in the future workplace, but a recent study conducted by Bryant University and outside researchers suggests that the work produced through such partnerships may also be subjected to unusually lofty expectations. Advertising created by humans and AI generates "dream team" level anticipation among consumers  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Energizes Solar Energy Facility in Peoria * PEORIA, Ill. (October 16, 2026) - Ameren Illinois announced its Solar Energy Center in northwest Peoria has been energized. Located on a 37-acre site on Prichard Road, the nearly 5,000 panel array serves 2.5-megawatts of clean power onto Ameren Illinois' electric distribution system. Under the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * October 16, 2026 Assessing Medicare Part D 2027 Market Stability Nicolas Montenegro Executive Summary * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released key information regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) availability and pricing for calendar year 2027 plans; in its announcement, the agency characterized the market broadly as "stable," citing modest changes in average monthly premiums and widespread beneficiary access to lowe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Annual Meeting inauguration, travel, hotel and child care * Food poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to spot warning signs, recover safely, prevent illness and when to call your doctor. Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more. Take on leadership opportunities at the loc more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter Supporting Internet for Schools and Libraries as FCC Considers Cuts 10/16/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that it maintains the E-Rate program, which was approved by Congress in 1996 and provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost o more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of 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 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia 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 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES GUILTY PLEA FROM SUBURBAN WOMAN IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE INVESTIGATED, PROSECUTED BY MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Romeoville, Illinois woman pleaded guilty to defrauding the state out of over $38,000 in Medicaid funds. Yohanna Tab, 57, pleaded guilty in Will County Circuit Court to one count of Class 2 felony fraud. The court ordered full restitution  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting * The 2026 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates will be in person Nov. 6-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.. Materials presented at the 2026 Interim Meeting are generated by AMA delegates/delegations, the AMA Board of Trustees, AMA Councils and AMA Sections. *DISCLAIMER: Readers of this material are reminded that it refers more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Cooke receives prestigious award * Marcia Cooke, associate professor and director of Graduate Nursing studies at NIU, was named as one of three Karlene Kerfoot Nursing Leadership in Technology Education grant award winners by the DAISY Foundation. Sponsored by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education, the DAISY Foundation and symplr, the grant is awarded to AONL members who demons more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. Jeffrey M. Anderson Jeffrey M. Anderson, The Principle of Party Presentation, 70 B more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Ahead of Debate, Leaked Texts Raise New Questions About Lahn's Role in Covering Up Running Mate's Shady Loan Oct 14, 2026 Ahead of tonight's debate, new reporting from Iowa Starting Line - including leaked text messages among Republican activists - raises new questions about Zach Lahn's role in helping cover up and lie about his running mate's shady loan, with the report stating: "Lahn's campaign was warned about Derek Wulf's debts on day one." Acc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Designing your MCAT preparation program? Follow these steps * This AMA resource offers guidance for prospective medical students who are preparing for the Medical College Admission Test(r) (MCAT). Who should read: Prospective students who are preparing to apply to medical school and looking to build a thoughtful, effective study strategy. Why it matters: The MCAT is a major component of the medical school admissions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * DOL OIG Great Lakes Region Announces Charges and Arrests in Multiple Unemployment Insurance Fraud Schemes Tied to Gang Activity October 16, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) announced significant enforcement actions in its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and protect the American people. The DOL OIG Great Lakes Region secured multiple arrests and charges agains more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Driving for a Rideshare Service? Booking a Ride? Know Where Your Insurance Comes From and Whether You're Covered * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rideshare services are now part of daily life for many Americans, especially those in large metro areas, but before you decide to become a driver or a passenger it is critical to know where your insurance coverage comes from and whether you are covered in the event  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Colleagues to Demand Answers on Childhood Vaccines EO, Measles Deaths and Delayed Vaccine Access * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) along with 29 colleagues in a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to call out efforts to reject settled vaccine scienc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Bicameral Coalition in Pressing Trump Administration on Illegal Reallocation of Funding for Minority Serving Institutions * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono and a bicameral coalition in pressing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on the Administration's illegal decision to redirect funding from Minority-Serving In more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst U. Honors 2026 Founders Medal, Alumni Merit Award Winners October 15, 2026 At Elmhurst University's annual Founders Recognition Evening, on October 8, four alumni were honored with two of the University's most prestigious awards--the Founders Medal and the Alumni Merit Award--for their outstanding contributions to the University and the broader community. The Founders Medal celebrates those who have distinguished themselves through philanthropic or more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, posted the following news release: * * * Fifteen Northern Illinois Communities Advance EV Readiness with ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus CHICAGO October 16, 2026 Newest cohort of EV Readiness program announced to help meet growing demand for electric vehicles - ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) today announced the fifth cohort of communities participating in the award-winning EV Readiness program, a unique initiative that helps local governments across northern Il more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Finishing the Race: Iconic coach's legacy continues to impact MTSU far beyond the track * The family of the legendary Dean Hayes, who helped integrating the University, adds to his legacy with a major donation by Bill Lewis, Drew Ruble, and Randy Weiler The family of legendary MTSU track and field coach Dean A. Hayes recently established a permanent scholarship to honor the philosophy of their iconic patriarch and the nine original Blue  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Global Survey Seeks Industry Input on Boat Life Cycle Assessment, Deadline October 23 * NMMA, alongside the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the European Boating Industry (EBI), recently launched a global industry questionnaire to assess the recreational marine sector's readiness to adopt a harmonised Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The survey forms a key part o more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Astronomer Liam Connor Awarded Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering The 20 early-career scientists, mathematicians, and engineers will each receive $985,834 over five years to pursue their research. - Cambridge, MA (Oct. 15, 2026)---Astronomer Liam Connor of the Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian has been named a 2026 Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering by the David & Lucile Packard Foun more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 (TNSrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Higher construction costs reshape real estate viability and capital planning globally, JLL reports Annual cost escalation of 3% to 6% establishes a permanent baseline, shifting focus to sector value growth and continuous project re-underwriting Key takeaways: * Construction costs remain structurally elevated: Annual construction cost growth of 3% to 6% represents a permanent new baseline follo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blue State Taxpayers Are Funding Red State Scholarships -- And Their Governors Don't Care Will Mitola | October 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner calling out Democratic governors who have refused to opt into President Trump's federal school freedom program. The program establishes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $ more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULE CHANGES TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN CONSUMER DEBT CASES Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rules 277 and 286 and the creation of new Supreme Court Rule 278. Together these rules will advance access to justice in consumer debt cases. "Court procedures should be clear, understandable, and accessible to everyone, regard more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Switch on Close of $840 Million Asset-Backed Securities Offering * Kirkland & Ellis advised Switch, a premier provider of AI, cloud and enterprise data centers, on the closing of an asset-backed securities offering, raising approximately $840 million through its Series 2026-2/3 issuances. The Class A-2-I Notes are rated AAA (sf) by DBRS Morningstar and the Class A-2-III Notes are rated A(sf) by Fit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Thoma Bravo-Backed Proofpoint on $6.3 Billion Acquisition of Varonis * Kirkland & Ellis advised Proofpoint, Inc., a Thoma Bravo portfolio company and a global leader in human-centric cybersecurity, on its definitive agreement to acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Varonis will become part of Proofpoint, further enhanci more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Lifetime of teaching inspires a lasting gift from Yvonne Martin October 14, 2026 Linda Blaser The wife of longtime Lake Forest College Professor William Martin makes a $7 million gift to the College's science programs. Chemistry Professor William Martin was a legend at Lake Forest College, teaching thousands of students and mentoring generations of faculty over five decades before his death in 2024. To ensure that his legacy continues to shape the lives more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Six Illinois Candidates for U.S. House * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of six candidates running to represent Illinois in the U.S. House in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Jeremy Fielding, Aaron Marks, Mike Sciaccotta and Gavin Schryver received a shout-out for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for Valara Holdings. "... Shout-out to litigators at Kirkland & Ellis, who notched their second win in recent weeks batting back challenges to Valara Holdings' planned data center in Spartanburg Coun more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Lovejoy Library at SIUE Receives Historical Mississippi River Festival Collection Donation with Legendary Memorabilia * One July afternoon in 1969, tentmaster Skip Manley circled the grassy bowl of a former farm outside Edwardsville, craning his neck toward the monumental canvas above him. The tent's twin pinnacles cast slender pointy shadows across fresh cut meadowgrass. About a month earlier, he drove the tent stakes in the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 16 October 2026 Mayer Brown wins "Deal of the Year" and two individual honors at the 2026 IFLR Americas Awards Mayer Brown earned three honors at the 2026 IFLR Americas Awards, including a "Deal of the Year" award and two individual recognitions. The firm's honors include: * Deal of the Year: Project Finance - Georgia Department of Transportation SR 400 Express Lanes Project Mayer Brown advised SR 400 Peach Partners, LLP, a consortium of Meridiam, Acc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Medical student leadership opportunities * Food poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to spot warning signs, recover safely, prevent illness and when to call your doctor. Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more. Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or nati more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Jieun Kim, Ph.D. Meet Dr. Kim, an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University's Downers Grove Campus. Since joining the faculty in 2021, she has taught anatomy to students in the D.O. and PT programs. October 16, 2026 Quick Facts About Dr. Kim: Name ... Jieun Kim, Ph.D. Title ... Associate Professor College ... College of Graduate Studies Campus ... Downers Grove more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Mini Timmaraju Condemns Mass Shooting Attempt Targeting Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Aurora Hindu Temple * Washington, DC -- Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, issued the following statement condemning an attempted mass shooting on a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, where community members including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi worship. Reproduc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Minor Symptom Led to Breast Cancer Diagnosis for 30-year-old Woman, Underscoring the Importance of Quickly Taking Action * Northwestern Medicine physicians urge breast awareness and a cancer risk assessment by age 25 EVANSTON, Ill. - October, 16, 2026 - When Jessica Ciupka noticed soreness near her armpit that felt like the aftermath of a workout, she knew something was not right. While she lifts weights regularly, she had not more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Minor Symptom Led to Breast Cancer Diagnosis for 30-year-old Woman, Underscoring the Importance of Quickly Taking Action * Northwestern Medicine physicians urge breast awareness and a cancer risk assessment by age 25 EVANSTON, Ill. - October, 16, 2026 - When Jessica Ciupka noticed soreness near her armpit that felt like the aftermath of a workout, she knew something was not right. While she lifts weights regularly, she had n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Designates New American World War II Heritage Cities October 16, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service today announced the designation of 10 jurisdictions as 2026 American World War II Heritage Cities. The congressionally authorized program recognizes communities whose extraordinary contributions to the nation's World War II home front helped secure Allied victory and whose commitment to pres more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections 16 October 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Demonstrating that operational readiness extends to civic responsibility, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) conducted a command-wide military voting stand down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Memorial Chapel, Oct. 9, 2026. Capt. Gregory deWindt, chief of staff for CNRH, led the briefing to help service members and first-time v more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * NCERC Secures Status as Industry Leader as Advancements in Biofuel Technology Include Multimillion Dollar Facility Expansion * On Tuesday, October 13, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the annual NCERC Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board Meeting days after a major announcement of a combined $17 million granted from the state and Illinois Corn Growers  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU breaks ground on $21.5 million Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability * State-of-the-art facility will advance research and education focused on energy, water, food and environmental resilience NIU leaders, faculty, students and community partners gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $21.5 million Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS), a transformative new facility that will serve as a re more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * North American Exhibitors Encouraged to Secure Space at Metstrade 2026 * Limited exhibit space remains in the USA and Canada Pavilions at Metstrade 2026, taking place Nov. 17-19 at RAI Amsterdam. Metstrade brings together marine industry professionals from around the world and serves as an important platform for companies seeking to expand their international reach. The USA and Canada Pavilions provide N more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Private equity owns less than 4% of U.S. hospitals, WashU research finds * * Study finds private-equity ownership remains limited nationally, with most investors exiting hospital investments within five years. * Research is the first to provide a clear picture of private equity's footprint in the hospital sector. * Findings don't determine whether private-equity ownership improves or worsens patient care. One of the most contentious issues more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Defense Innovation Through Partnership with Ukraine * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Representative Jim Costa (CA-21), and members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus introduced the bipartisan H.R. 10772 Frontline Innovation Act. This legislation will authorize the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technolog more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * Research conducted at University of Michigan published in Anesthesia & Analgesia Practice demonstrates GE HealthCare End-tidal Control software may help to reduce fresh gas flow * Don't have an account? CHICAGO -- October 16, 2026 -- GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced the publication of research conducted at the University of Michigan[i] evaluating the use of End-tidal Control software across a large multisite academic h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Indiana Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Residents Affected by Adverse Weather * WASHINGTON --The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low- interest federal disaster loans for Indiana businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash flooding occurring June 6 - 26. The SBA issued a disaster declaration i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Shedd Aquarium Names Brad Rutherford Chief Animal Conservation Officer October 15, 2026 Shedd Aquarium announces that Brad Rutherford joins its executive team as Chief Animal Conservation Officer this week. Rutherford joins the aquarium amidst its $500 million Centennial Commitment strategic plan, including the Experience Evolution to revitalize the aquarium experience, improve already exceptional animal care through advancements to habitats and surface so more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Aquestive Therapeutics in Exclusive U.S. Licensing Agreement With Eton Pharmaceuticals * Sidley represented Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AQST) in an exclusive license agreement and a supply agreement with Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETON) for Libervant(r) (diazepam) buccal film, an orphan-designated treatment for seizure clusters in patients with epilepsy. Under the license agreement,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Carlyle in US$7.7 Billion Personal Loan Portfolio Acquisition from Truist * Sidley represented Carlyle in connection with its Global Credit platform's definitive agreement to acquire an approximately US$7.7 billion portfolio of unsecured personal loans from Truist. The portfolio consists primarily of fixed-rate, fully amortizing loans to super-prime and prime borrowers. The transaction is expected to c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Cipher Digital in US$850 Million Senior Notes Offering * Sidley represented Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR), a Nasdaq-listed leading developer and operator of industrial-scale data centers, in its offering of US$850 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032 in an exempt offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A unde more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE's Art & Design West Gallery Showcases Faculty and Emeriti Work * It has been a busy exhibition season for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Art and Design West Gallery this fall semester. Recently, three Department of Art and Design faculty members exhibited ceramics, glass, sculpture, metalsmithing, textiles, photography, painting, printmaking and graphic design, produced during their sabbaticals. The show "A more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 16 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Finds Treating Depression During Pregnancy May Benefit Babies' Brain Development * Treating depression during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to new research published in Nature Communications. In the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate that a prenatal depression intervention can affect infant brain structure, researchers found that babies whose mot more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Supplier Showcase: Nuclearn talks equipment AI * A brief overview: The webinar was led by three executives from Nuclearn: Brian Critchfield, vice president of marketing; Lorzeno Slay, vice president of product; and Phil Zeringue, chief revenue officer. Critchfield, who moderated the discussion, started things off by giving the big-picture context on the gap Nuclearn is working to fill. "Most plants today have some form of a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The cosmic microwave background, explained * The cosmic microwave background is the faint residual light from the very beginnings of the universe. It's often referred to as the afterglow of the Big Bang. At over 13 billion years old, it is the oldest light in the universe--which makes it a tantalizing object of study for scientists seeking clues about our origins. What is the cosmic microwave background? The cosmic microwave background is the faint r more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * The lab behind the standard: Ensuring trust in DOW drug testing * Oct. 16, 2026 | By Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Before a drug test result can be forensically defensible, the laboratory producing it must first demonstrate that it can be trusted. For the federal government, responsibility falls, in part, to the Department of War Quality Assurance Laboratory at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. This spec more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB to confer an honorary doctorate on economist Matthew O. Jackson * Economist Matthew O. Jackson will be invested with an honorary doctorate by the UAB, at the proposal of the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies, in a ceremony that will take place on 26 October at 12 noon in the conference hall of the Rectorat building. The ceremony will be presided over by Rector Javier Lafuente and streamed live on the UAB's YouTube channel. M more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Top stories of Advocacy Update: October 2026 * Get essential advocacy news and information on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment. View past issues of Advocacy Update. Week of Oct. 16 * ## Diverse collection of patient advocacy groups endorse Medicare physician pay reform legislation * Oct. 16, 2026 * For decades, the AMA has rung the alarm on Capitol Hill tha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, posted the following news release: * * * TransUnion Branded Call Display Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 * TransUnion's flagship communication solution wins in the Connectivity & Communication category TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that TIME has named its Branded Call Display solution one of the Best Inventions of 2026 in the Connectivity & Communication category. The solution helps consumers identify legitimate cal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Upcoming MRAA Webinar to Explore the Future of Marine Retail * As the recreational boating industry looks ahead, evolving consumer expectations and changes in the retail landscape are creating new opportunities for dealerships to adapt and grow. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at noon ET, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) President Matt Gruhn will host a free webinar, The Dealership of the Futur more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 14 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug * * Study found vaccinating pregnant mice against K. pneumoniae protects newborns from lethal bloodstream infections. * The approach protected over 80% of offspring from death. * Researchers are now testing updated vaccines against multiple strains of the superbug. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that a vaccine given to pregnant mice protect more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What can help you shine in residency as an IMG? * Many resident physicians who are international medical school graduates (IMGs)--have already climbed bureaucratic mountains and tackled paperwork from the frustrating to the mundane. That is especially true for those who aren't U.S. citizens. Those feeling overwhelmed in residency training can take heart in the knowledge that IMG physicians who were there before you say more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What doctors want patients to know about food poisoning * AT A GLANCE: Here are key things you will learn about food poisoning from Kristine Ortega-Fonte, MD, a family physician at Atrium Health, in this article: * Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals. * Symptoms of food poisoning can begin within hours of eating contaminated food or take days to appear. * Preventing dehydration  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Young voters fear mass shootings like the one in Oregon, but that fear divides them on gun control * A gunman shot and killed three children and a teacher at a school in Bend, Oregon, on Oct. 15, 2026, the 52nd school shooting this year, according to CNN. The children's ages were 5, 8 and 11; a 7-year-old and another teacher were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The 16-year-old shooting suspect was shot and killed by a bysta more PR