ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Statement on Reported Threat Against Aurora Hindu Temple ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2026 - AAHOA condemns the reported plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and the hatred and violence directed at the Indian American and Hindu communities. No one should have to fear for their safety because of their heritage, faith, or identity. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and his family were at the temple at the time of t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Illinois Provides Key Information to Voters Across the State Ahead of Midterm Elections October 14, 2026 ILLINOIS - As Illinois voters head to the polls in the closely-watched 2026 Midterm elections, the ACLU of Illinois is continuing its campaign to ensure that voters have a plan to vote and know their rights before casting a ballot. The campaign includes on-line and printed resources helping voters navigate the sta more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * Suburban Cemetery Workers Attacked by ICE Agents Sue in Federal Court October 14, 2026 CHICAGO -- Two United States citizens were attacked by federal officers while at work at a suburban Forest Park cemetery during Operation Midway Blitz last year. The pair has now filed suit in federal court against both the federal government and the individual officers after their earlier claim for compensation went unanswered. The lawsu more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release: * * * ACM and IEEE CS Honor Daniel Reed with 2026 Ken Kennedy Award University Of Utah Presidential Professor Recognized for Pioneering Contributions to High-Performance Computing and for Sustained Leadership and Service to the Computing Community - New York, NY, October 15, 2026 - The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (CS) today named Daniel Reed as recipient of the 2026 Ken Kennedy Award. Reed, Presi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The American Dental Association issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Thomas Paumier Installed as 163rd President of the ADA Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., assumes ADA presidency in 2026 - CHICAGO, October 15, 2026 -- Dr. Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., of Canton, Ohio, is the newly installed President of the American Dental Association (ADA). Prior to being inducted, he served as ADA President-elect. Dr. Paumier has been an active volunteer leader and member of the ADA for more than 35 years, serving as Vice Ch more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * ENA, Australian Partners Expand Access to Trauma Nursing Education Association partners with two companies to teach Trauma Nursing Core Course - SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Oct. 13, 2026) - The Emergency Nurses Association has established two new education partners to expand opportunities for nurses in Australia to advance their training in providing care to trauma patients. Advanced Life Support Training and Coast Resuscitation Group have added ENA's more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Rail Advocates Congratulate Wisconsin on New Train Service "The Hiawatha West Project will connect more people to jobs and opportunities while reducing vehicle emissions" October 16, 2026 Madison, WI. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced they have successfully secured over $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak's Hiawatha passenger rail service in Wisconsin while strengthen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * 12 October 2026 JLL appoints Charlie MacIldowie to lead Global Hotel Desk and execute pan-EMEA transactions Seasoned hospitality expert returns to Europe to strengthen cross-border hotel investment capabilities Key takeaways * Charlie MacIldowie appointed to lead the Global Hotel Desk, working closely with the Hotels & Hospitality Regional Heads including William Duffey (EMEA), Nihat Ercan (APAC) and  more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Foundation Announces $18.5 Million Farm-to-Plate Strategy to Support Farmers and Address Hunger Multi-year investments will support food banks, recover farm-grown food, and connect 100+ Iowa farmers with local food banks serving families facing hunger - MOLINE, Ill. (Oct. 13, 2026) - The John Deere Foundation today announced an $18.5 million multi-year Farm-to-P more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Suspicious Letter Sent to Skokie Office * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement after her Skokie office received a suspicious letter, one of several reported at congressional offices across the country: "Today, my Skokie office received a suspicious envelope similar to those reported at other elected officials' offices in Illinois and across the country. "Thanks to w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Six Northwestern Pritzker Law Post-graduate Fellows Begin Their Careers in Public Interest 10.16.2026 Six recent Northwestern Pritzker School of Law graduates (all JD '26) received post-graduate fellowships this year to support their work addressing issues such as environmental justice, education equity, voting rights, LGBTQI+ rights, and health equity. The Law School awards fellows $65,000 to support one year of full- more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * CPRIT Scholar Aims To Open New Paths in Cancer Treatment By Amanda Siegfried | Oct. 16, 2026 Growing up with a mathematics professor and a mechanical engineer for parents, Dr. Alexander Adibekian developed an interest in science at an early age. His childhood curiosity about biology and animals eventually led to a distinguished research career and most recently to The University of Texas at Dallas, where his insights could lead to new drugs more PR