CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, posted the following news release: * * * 81% of Suspected Digital Fraud Attacks Target Existing Customer Relationships, TransUnion Finds * More than half of U.S. business leaders reported increased scam and authorized fraud activity over the past year as fraudsters use AI to scale attacks and exploit trusted relationships New findings from TransUnion's (NYSE: TRU) latest global Top Fraud Trends Report show that fraudsters are increasing more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA experts available to discuss legal issues before, during and after midterm elections WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Bipartisan legal experts from the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Election Law and the Section of State, Local, and Tribal Government Law are available to speak with reporters on various legal issues related to the midterm elections, including: * Allegations of fraud * Alternative voting methods * Campaign finance iss more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Campaign Urges Illinois Voters to Reject $1B in Property Tax Hikes on Ballot * CHICAGO, IL -- Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today launched a statewide campaign urging voters to reject the $1 billion on the November ballot in proposed school and library borrowing. With interest, the hikes could put taxpayers on the line for more than $1.78 billion. The campaign highlights five communities and ballot mea more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump Administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members * The AMA convened diverse experts with deep expertise across a broad range of medical topics to serve as the AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel (the Guides Panel). This group includes physicians, qualified health professionals, as well as stakeholders from the regulatory and legal community. Panel members * ## Douglas W. Martin, MD, co-chair * Specialty: Occupational Medicine Affil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Applications for the 2027 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open * Applications for the 2027 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation. First awarded in 2014, these grants recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic literature and awards funds and resource more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by Reuters on Meta's $25 billion penalty * CARLISLE, PA--Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, was quoted in a Reuters article dated October 21, 2026, that examined a $25 billion civil penalty imposed by a New Mexico court on Meta Platforms for misleading consumers about data privacy and other business practices more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Letter on Permitting Reform Bill, Calls for Bipartisan Work and State Engagement with Lawmakers * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works and Energy and Natural Resources Committees regarding the proposed Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM * Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging unlawful eligibility restrictions for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. The Trump ad more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to stop California election officials from counting more than 20,000 ballots. In a multistate brief, AG Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general argued that the lawsuit has no constitutional basis and that the job of running elections belon more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Augustana music program stands out for faculty mentorship * Augustana College is one of 10 schools recognized as a 2027 Small-Program Mentorship Standout by College Music Major, a music-college research and admissions-consulting service. Smaller music programs where "close faculty access and meaningful undergraduate responsibility shape student development" were selected from across the country, according to longtime music educator Dr. David Lee Fish, foun more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 Banks Helps Secure Over $75 Million in Federal Grants for Indiana Rail Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) applauded the Federal Railroad Administration's selection of seven Indiana rail projects for up to $75,816,584 for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. The funds will support rail infrastructure improvements across the state, including track and bridge rehabilita more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Building a strong primary care physician workforce * This spring, 46 young physicians graduated from the eight family medicine residency programs at Jefferson Health, a nonprofit system of 33 hospitals and 700 care sites in Eastern Pennsylvania and South New Jersey. Based on the primary care system's standard panel size, Jefferson Health estimates that each physician ultimately will have 1,600 patients or more under t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Champions Rise and Make History at the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon * DeBrunner smashes world record, Feysa defends title and Hurley sets the American debut record CHICAGO, Illinois - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon celebrated its 48th running Sunday as more than 54,000 participants made their way through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. Amos Kipruto (Kenya) battled to the front i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * Community investments: How affordable financing supports housing and small business growth * The following article by Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President and Community Investment Officer, originally appeared in Crain's Chicago Business on October 26, 2026. FHLBank Chicago's Katie Naftzger shares how the institution has expanded their Mortgage Partnership Finance(r) (MPF(r)) Habitat fo more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 23 (TNSrpt) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA launches effort to define workforce skills for AI agents CompTIA AgentOps+ certification will validate skills to deploy, secure and govern AI agents - DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are rapidly moving into enterprise operations, but the skills needed to manage them responsibly remain undefined. CompTIA today announced plans to develop a new credential to define and validate those skills. CompTIA AgentOps+ is int more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Curion Unveils Expanded Deerfield, IL, Facility, Increasing Onsite Testing Capacity by 50% * Curion, a leader in product and consumer research, has announced the grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded Deerfield, Illinois, facility. Located at 111 Deer Lake Road, it is one of six operated in the United States, along with one in the United Kingdom. The expansion reflects Curion's continued investment in its clients, people and res more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * Dear Evan Hansen in Hainline Theatre Oct. 29-Nov. 1 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance will host Dear Evan Hansen, a theatre performance based on the book by Steven Levenson. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29-Saturday, Oct. 31 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, in Brown Hall, Hainline Theatre. Dear Evan Hansen is a contemporary musical about a lonely teenager whose atte more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Remarks Highlighting MxD's Leadership In Technology And Manufacturing During Annual Member Summit * During MxD's annual Member Summit today, Durbin delivered remarks on the organization's success in developing technologies that advance cybersecurity and domestic manufacturing CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today attended the annual MxD M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Urge Defense Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Of State Rubio To Swiftly Obligate Congressionally Appropriated Baltic Security Initiative Funding * As Russian aggression intensifies around the Baltic region, the Senators request the funds be disbursed by the end of the year WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Co-Chairs of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, today sent  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Awards $5 Million to Expand Affordable Housing Developer Pipeline Across Illinois and Wisconsin * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has awarded $5 million through its 2026 Community First(r) Developer Program (Developer Program) to expand the pipeline of real estate developers advancing affordable housing across Illinois and Wisconsin. Delivered thro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Final teams announced for Grant Thornton Invitational * 32-player field features 25 of the top 60 in the world from the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour NAPLES, Fla. -- Tournament officials today announced the 16 teams that will compete in the Grant Thornton Invitational, set to return December 11-13, 2026, at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The 16 mixed teams for the fourth annua more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- First Mid Bancshares posted the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Encourages Consumers to Step Up Their Digital Security During Cybersecurity Awareness Month * Simple steps can help protect online accounts & digital wallets plus personal & financial information St. Louis, MO (October 21, 2026) From online banking and shopping to email and payment apps, personal and financial information is more accessible than ever before. During Cybersecurity Awareness Mont more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Fort Bend County tax assessor-collector charged in wire fraud scheme * HOUSTON - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against three individuals for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud Fort Bend County through fraudulent payroll practices. The elected tax assessor-collector of Fort Bend County--Carmen Patrice Turner, 65, Richmond--faces charges involving conspiracy, theft concerning federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, depressed wages, falling farm exports, and other more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: * * * Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of rock) in the United States as part of its mission an more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Marketing Earns Seven Awards for Creative Excellence * The Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team has once again been recognized for excellence in higher education marketing. Their work was recently awarded seven Medallion awards -- including three Gold -- from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). NCMPR celebrates excellence in marketing and public relations at two-year community and  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news: * * * Gunji honored with Chancellor's Medallion * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Kimiko Gunji, a professor emerita of Japanese arts and culture in the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the former director of Japan House, has been awarded the Chancellor's Medallion, the highest campus honor. Gunji received the medallion at a ceremony on Oct. 11. It is the 11th time the medallion has been awarded since i more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * How Industry Leaders Are Turning a People-First Culture into a Competitive Advantage * Wednesday, October 21, 2026 / News, Supply Chain, Article How Industry Leaders Are Turning a People-First Culture into a Competitive Advantage Photo credit: Steve Woltmann This August, 25 volunteer leaders representing 10 ASA member companies met in Chicago to shape The People Advantage, an initiative born at LEAD2026 focu more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Create 3,750 New Jobs in Will County October 22, 2026 Announcement represents largest single Illinois job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent history - JOLIET - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Hyundai Translead is expanding its planned investment in Will County - crea more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 10/21/2026 Governor Pritzker Announces $2.4 Million Available for Tourism Grant Programs Eligible entities can now apply for Tourism Attraction and Tourism Private Sector Grant Programs - CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million is available in tourism funding through the Tourism Attraction Grant Program ($1.8 million) and the Tourism Private Se more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Create 3,750 New Jobs in Will County October 22, 2026 Announcement represents largest single Illinois job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent history - JOLIET - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Hyundai Translead is expanding its planned investment in Will County - creating a total of 3,750 new full- more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Reaction: Johnson's budget calls for $414 million in higher taxes and fees Proposed head tax would raise the cost of hiring as City Hall proposes taking on more debt - CHICAGO (Oct. 21, 2026) - Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $17.6 billion budget for 2027 calls for hikes on at least six taxes or fees to generate $414 million. The budget proposal also relies on an additional $231 million from one-time revenue sources and more than $61 milli more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT SELECTS RENITA YOUNG AS NEW CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the selection of Renita Young as Chief Communications Officer, effective October 26, 2026. In this role she will head the Office of Communications and Public Information and serve as chief spokesperson for the Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Investment from Woods Equipment supports student scholarships at the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology * Financial support from Woods Equipment is providing scholarships to six MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology students pursuing an Agricultural Operations certificate at St. Clair County Community College. Woods Equipment, a leading manufacturer of high-quality tractor attachments, is celeb more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Is this simple habit your superpower? * One simple habit. Five powerful benefits. Walking can help support your heart, fitness, blood sugar, mood and sleep. Find out how to build more brisk walking into your routine, whether it's a post-dinner stroll, a walking phone call or a few extra steps with your family. For more information and practical tips to help you get moving. * Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Wh more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football - College Football Playoff * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football with the College Football Playoff. Coach Fuente discusses the experiences that shaped his coaching career, the lessons learned from leading college football programs, and the importance of player development and building a cha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Apollo on Formation of $2 Billion Strategic Partnership with UDR, Inc. * Kirkland & Ellis is advising Apollo (NYSE: APO) on its announced intention to form a new, long-term joint venture with UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), a multifamily real estate investment trust, involving a diversified portfolio of apartment communities. The joint venture will own a portfolio of 19 high-quality communities totaling 7,0 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Arlington Capital Partners on Acquisition of Gooch & Housego PLC * Kirkland & Ellis advised Arlington Capital Partners on its acquisition of Gooch & Housego PLC, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced photonic and optical components and subsystems serving the aerospace & defense, industrial and life sciences markets. The transaction completed on October 16, 2026. Read Arlingto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kristin Graham Koehler Wins Managing Partner of the Year at 2026 D.C. Legal Awards * Kristin Graham Koehler, managing partner of Sidley's Washington, D.C. office, won the "Managing Partner of the Year" award at the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards, presented by the National Law Journal, for her commitment to fostering a supportive firm culture and building trust across the organization. In addition to overseeing the Washington,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * M c Dermott Will & Schulte advises Hidden Harbor Capital Partners on the sale of The Rapid Group to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte served as legal counsel to Hidden Harbor Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, The Rapid Group (TRG), to investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the middle market private equity buyout team within Mo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 22 October 2026 Mayer Brown's Sonal Majmudar Named Vice Chair of ABA Tax Section's Transfer Pricing Committee Sonal Majmudar, a partner in Mayer Brown's Tax practice, has been appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation's Transfer Pricing Committee for the 2026-2027 annual term. The Transfer Pricing Committee aims to be a premier forum on global transfer pricing matters, providing clear, practical insights to its members and more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections 10/22/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In U more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Medical education webinars and podcasts * The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card. The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New UChicago-built tools predict how cancer responds to treatment by studying 'floor plans' of tumors * A new research study from the University of Chicago could help fight cancer by applying lessons scientists have learned from other complex systems, from flocks of birds to communities of microbes. The result is a new set of AI-powered tools that could someday allow clinicians to sift through huge amounts of data to quickly analyze the structure and o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nick Alarif discusses growing interest in value-based care with Law360 * Nick Alarif spoke with Law360 Healthcare Authority about why hospitals and health systems are increasingly exploring value-based care as they navigate financial pressures and seek to improve performance and retain talent. Nick explained that value-based models, which can tie physician payments to the quality and cost of care, can have m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Names Rima Qureshi to Board of Directors * CHICAGO -- Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today the appointment of Rima Qureshi, former executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Verizon Communications Inc., to its board of directors, effective immediately. "I am pleased to welcome Rima to the Northern Trust Board of Directors," Chairman and Chie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Oct. 23, 2026: National Advocacy Update * AMA comments on FDA generative AI-enabled medical device regulatory considerations On Oct. 16, the AMA submitted comments (PDF) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's discussion paper and request for feedback, Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices (PDF). The paper included policy proposals regarding risk assessment more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * ONU Men's Soccer Named No. 1 in Latest NAIA Selection Committee Poll * Olivet Nazarene University men's soccer has claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest NAIA STADIONIC Men's Soccer National Selection Committee Top 25 Poll, marking a significant milestone for the Tigers as they continue an undefeated start to the season. "We are honored and proud to be recognized by the National Selection Committee as the No. 1 team in the nation at this stage of th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Public Library Association and Microsoft announce effort to build responsible AI skills through libraries * CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to expand resources and no-cost AI skills training for public library workers and their patrons. For generations, public libraries have been trusted centers of community learning across the United States. Today, they a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Red Sea Re-Energizes Samford Student Engagement * Soon after joining Samford's athletics marketing team as director of fan experience last summer, Jackson Gibree created an AI rendering of his top priority: a student section overflowing inside the Bulldogs' football stadium. With many FCS programs struggling to draw students, Gibree anticipated such a scene might require three years to materialize. Instead, it happened for Game 1 as the Red Sea stud more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Repealing Maryland's Damages Cap Would Drive Up Costs for Families, Small Businesses and Patients, Broad Coalition Warns Lawmakers * ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A broad coalition of businesses and healthcare providers have urged lawmakers to reject proposals to repeal, escalate, or create exceptions to Maryland's cap on noneconomic damages, following the House Judiciary Committee's interim study briefing on more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Scenes from 1886 Historic Lincoln High School Clean Out * On Oct. 17, students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Department of Construction joined members of SIUE Wyvetter H. Younge Campus, the East St. Louis Historical Society and City of East St. Louis residents to empty out the 1886 Historic Lincoln School, leaving it broom swept and construction-ready for the Historical Society's future home. Members of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON RECEIVING ANOTHER PIECE OF SUSPICIOUS MAIL IN LINCOLNSHIRE OFFICE * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement after his office received another piece of suspicious mail. Last week, the office received a threatening letter that was deemed non-hazardous after examination by a hazmat team. "Today, for the second time in less than a week, Congressional offices across the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE CONVENE ELECTION SECURITY ROUNDTABLE TO HEAR FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONS * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joseph D. Morelle (NY-25) convened a roundtable in Winnetka to hear from local officials and organizations focused on civics about concerns surrounding election security and free and fair access to the polls. Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Rahul Joshi of News18 Interview Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Consulate General Mumbai Mumbai, India October 20, 2026 QUESTION: Secretary Rubio, thank you so much for giving Network18 this exclusive interview, and welcome to India. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. QUESTION: You've been a well-wisher of India. You're a tall global leader. This is your second visit in a matter of a few months. Last time you were in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 20, 2026 Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Ms. Williams Brown: I am writing to request the Government Accountability Office (GAO) urgent more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Initial Purchasers in AWLC's US$750 Million Senior Notes Offering * Sidley represented the initial purchasers in connection with Atlas Warehouse Lending Company, L.P.'s (AWLC) Rule 144A offering, with registration rights, of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2032. AWLC is a wholly owned, investment-grade-rated subsidiary of WHCO Intermediate Hol more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents ZAP Surgical as It Secures US$36 Million in Financing * Sidley represented ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive robotic brain surgery, in connection with US$36 million in financing, led by Catalio Capital Management, a healthcare and AI-focused investment firm, with continued support from Baheal, ZAP's strategic partner in China. The financing will support ZAP's continued growth  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE's ERTC Hosts 2026 IAWPCO Southern Regional Conference * The Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, hosted the 2026 Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators (IAWPCO) Southern Regional Conference on October 20. This is the second year ERTC has hosted the annual event. IAWPCO is the statewide water pollution control operator's association  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Team Rush Goes the Distance for Patients and Communities * For 18 Rush surgeons, students and staff members, the Chicago Marathon was more than a race. It was an opportunity to support the Rush programs and services they care about most while helping advance Rush's mission. Together, Team Rush raised $29,393 ahead of the 2026 Chicago Marathon, which took place on Sunday, Oct. 11, building on the success of the 2025 marathon team. Behind every mil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * The Deal and Law360 cover M c Dermott's role in American Oncology Network's proposed acquisition by Cencora * The Deal and Law360 recently covered Cencora Inc.'s agreement to acquire American Oncology Network, Inc. (AON), a physician-led network of more than 350 oncology providers across 21 states, in a transaction valued at up to $2.4 billion. Both articles highlight McDermott Will & Schulte's role as legal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * The investment risks of AI data centers * From AI Boom to Investment Risk: Rethinking pension fund data center exposure As community opposition, regulatory scrutiny, and infrastructure constraints mount, some public pension funds are beginning to reconsider their exposure to data center investments. Their decisions raise broader questions about the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom and who ultimately bears i more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * The ISSCR Announces Kyoto, Japan as Host City for 2029 Annual Meeting * Global stem cell research community to gather 26-29 June 2029 with support from CiRA, Kyoto University, and the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is pleased to announce that its 2029 Annual Meeting will take place 26-29 June 2029 in Kyoto, Japan. The meeting will be more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * Tim Waldrop's Within Reach on Display at WIU Annex Gallery * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Professor of Art Tim Waldrop's solo exhibition, Within Reach, will be on display from Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Nov. 20, in the Annex Gallery, located in the Heating Plant Annex on the WIU campus. An opening reception will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Waldrop will discuss his work at 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Tony Maida discusses CMS's expanded exclusion authority with Healthcare Brew * Tony Maida was quoted in Healthcare Brew discussing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) newly delegated authority to exclude providers and suppliers from federal healthcare programs. Tony explained that exclusion carries broader consequences than revocation of Medicare billing privileges, potentially affecting an i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named No. 1 Most Active Defense Firm in Lex Machina's 2026 Consumer Protection Litigation Report * Troutman Pepper Locke's Consumer Financial Services Practice Group ranked No. 1 among defense firms in Lex Machina's 2026 Consumer Protection Litigation Report. The group defended more than 3,000 consumer protection cases across 85 U.S. districts from 2023 to 2025. The recognition underscores the grou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Andrea Farley Named Best in State Leader, Firm Shortlisted for Multiple Categories at 2026 IFLR Americas Awards * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Andrea Farley has been named Best in State Leader: Georgia at the 2026 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Americas Awards, presented by The Lawyer. The IFLR Americas Awards recognize legal innovation in dealmaking and work that advances t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers * (Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domes more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Experts for 2026 Midterm Elections * The University of California, Davis, has a number of experts in political science, law, communication, history and other areas who can address issues in the 2026 midterm elections. In addition to statewide candidates, California voters will decide on 17 ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election. History, political movements, parties Jim Adams, professor of political science, studies parties, e more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS launches HR Advisory Board to expand student opportunities * The University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management (CBM) has established a new Human Resources (HR) Advisory Board to strengthen connections between higher education and industry, expand student internship opportunities and bring real-world business experiences into the classroom. The board held its inaugural meeting Oct. 15, bringing togethe more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS to host panel on changes to voting laws ahead of midterms * WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a virtual panel discussion titled "Voting Rights in 2026." The discussion will explore changes to voting laws and election procedures in the United States since the 2024 presidential election and how those changes could affect more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Expands Capabilities to Help Companies Navigate Growing Packaging and Sustainability Regulations * * UL Solutions is enhancing its extended producer responsibility capabilities to help companies navigate increasingly complex packaging, sustainability and product stewardship more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law, immigr more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections * Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA v. California, the administration wants to prevent California elections officials from counting the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Want to improve care? Give residents the tools to make it happen * To the uninitiated, "health systems citizenship" might seem to have little to do with residency training, where physicians are busy learning their specialty and, in many cases, leaving the training institution behind after graduation. Leaders at Geisinger, however, are using the health system citizenship strategy to give physicians in training the tool more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * What Does Your Heart Score Mean? * A heart score may sound like something you get for eating the most Valentine's Day candies or being the top contestant on a dating game show. But it's actually an important number that can tell you a lot about your heart artery health. You'll get a heart score, also called a calcium score, after you have a heart CT scan. It's a simple, low-cost test that doctors may recommend for men age 40 or older and women 45 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What it's like in abdominal transplant surgery: Shadowing Dr. Ngo * As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like to specialize in abdominal transplant surgery? Meet AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, an abdominal transplant surgery subspecialist and a featured doctor in the AMA's "Shadow Me" Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from doctors about life in their specialties. Check out her insights to help det more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news: * * * What would it mean to lose measles elimination status? * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Amid an ongoing surge in measles cases across the United States, the Measles and Rubella Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission of the Pan-American Health Organization is scheduled to meet Nov. 10-13 in Washington, D.C. Although the commission declared measles "eliminated" in the U.S. in 2000, public health officials widely expe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud October 16, 2026 President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are aggressively shutting down the waste, fraud, and abuse that has drained billions from American taxpayers. As head of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funde more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp Accepting Applications for Summer 2027 * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is accepting applications for its 2027 GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp, offering high school students an opportunity to explore the growing field of cybersecurity through a free educational program. Sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA), the WIU GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp is designed for high school students with little to more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU to Host Nursing Advocacy Day Feb. 5 * MACOMB, IL. -- The Western Illinois University Nursing program will host Nursing Advocacy Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2027, in the University Union. The event's theme is "Nursing Has a Voice. Use it." The event will bring together nursing students, professionals and community and government leaders to explore the role of advocacy in shaping the future of nursing and health care. Nursing Adv more PR