CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Adler University recognizes Janna A. Henning, Psy.D., as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award In recognition of her instructional excellence, innovation, and deep commitment to transformative education, Janna A. Henning, Psy.D., has been awarded the Adler University 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award. A dedicated member of the Adler community for nearly 20 years and full-time faculty since 2017, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * AHA Announces Class of 2026 Next Gen Fellows The national fellows class of 2026 will tackle key challenges affecting health care affordability, quality and safety * America's hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the changing needs of patients and communities by developing leaders with bold perspectives and specialized skills -- from technology and data analytics to popul more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Linked to Worse Surgical Outcomes, Higher Costs National study highlights need for perioperative screening and management to reduce complications Key Takeaways * Among 3 million surgical patients, 0.5% developed alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), with 0.2% experiencing severe delirium tremens (DT). * AWS was associated with a 37% higher risk of compl more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 30 -- Augustana College issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * Augustana receives $500,000 for student scholarships and financial aid Hundreds of current and future Augustana students will benefit from a $500,000 gift from The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, designated specifically for scholarships and financial aid. The Knowlton Foundation's primary mission is to promote and advance higher education in the United States through direct grants and contribu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * Chancellor Salgado Shares Expertise During Panel Discussion at AWS Imagine At Amazon Web Services' Imagine Conference on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado joined a panel of leaders in education and technology to discuss how industry and education can partner to meet student expectations and keep pace with the evolving demands of the tech industry. Fo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award Grants to Power Clean Energy Projects, Boost Local Public Safety 2025 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Over $165,000 in Grants to 23 Communities Across Northern Illinois * ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Powering Safe Communities Grant Program, kickstarting projects focu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson: "Our Conscience Demands Action" on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) gave a resolute condemnation of the devastating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, calling for the immediate and unrestricted flow of aid to the besieged population. The Congressman decried the use of starvation as a method of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Franklin Hospital to Highlight Threats Posed by Republican Medicaid Cuts Under Trump Budget * BENTON, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) toured Franklin Hospital in Benton to spotlight the devastating impact of the Republican-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which slashes more than $1 trillion in federal health care funding, including over  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Developing the collective power of library workers * CHICAGO -- Interest in unions and the real, day-to-day benefits they secure for employees is on the rise--including among library workers, who are beginning to realize that on their own they have little leverage. But with a union they have the power of numbers, and their working conditions are decided by a collectiv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating's New TV Spot Taps Sports Culture to Inspire the Next Generation of Boaters * Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, premiered its latest See You Out Here campaign spot during the nationally televised American Century Championship --airing 42 times on NBC and the Golf Channel throughout the tournament weekend as part of the its sponso more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Call for Large-Scale Expansion of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and Resumption of Diplomatic Efforts to Secure a Ceasefire and End the War * July 29, 2025 Senators lay out needed humanitarian and diplomatic next steps in letter to Middle East Special Envoy and Secretary of State after latest round of ceasefire talks faltered last week [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Out On Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza, Calls On Netanyahu To Allow Aid Into Gaza * July 28, 2025 Last week, Durbin joined his Senate colleagues to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove restrictions and security challenges that are preventing humanitarian organizations from delivering food and supplies to those starving in Gaza WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Hirono, Padilla, Wyden And Booker Introduce Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors * July 28, 2025 Nationally, 47 percent of instructional higher education faculty work on a part-time, contingent basis, often facing low pay with little or no benefits or job security WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Senators Request Answers From FDA Regarding Dangerous Decision Allowing JUUL E-Cigarettes To Stay On The Market, Addict Children * July 28, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today led a group of eight Senators in sending a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Makary sounding the alarm and demanding answers over FDA's senseless decis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Whitehouse Press For Public Commitments From Deputy Attorney General After Meeting With Ghislaine Maxwell * July 28, 2025 Senators push for Justice Department commitments to releasing recordings and all notes from the Blanche-Maxwell meeting, not pardoning or commuting the sentence of Maxwell, upholding full transparency with victims and survivors, sharing other documents WASHINGTO more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Durbin, Whitehouse Press For Public Commitments From Deputy Attorney General After Meeting With Ghislaine Maxwell Senators push for Justice Department commitments to releasing recordings and all notes from the Blanche-Maxwell meeting, not pardoning or commuting the sentence of Maxwell, upholding full transparency with victims an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Education Funds Released Following Budzinski Pressure on Trump Administration * SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement following an announcement from the Department of Education that it would begin releasing nearly $5.5 billion in Congressionally-approved funds illegally withheld from states. The restored funding comes after pressure from  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Exelon Corporation Declares Dividend Chicago, IL - The Board of Directors of Exelon Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share on Exelon's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2025, to Exelon's shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2025. About Exelon Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and one of the nati more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 28 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Former Congressional Fellows talk about the Hill * Five of ANS's past Congressional Fellows recently shared their unique experiences on Capitol Hill and gave insights into how they were able to have an impact on federal policy related to nuclear, exploring what they learned about the policymaking process and how ANS can continue having an impact in Washington. Desai Harsh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Grant Thornton to expand industry-leading advisory practice by joining forces with nearshore pioneer Auxis Move will accelerate growth for Grant Thornton's full-service advisory practice -- and bring Auxis' unique, high-value offerings to new multinational markets * CHICAGO and FORT LAUDERDALE -- Grant Thornton, one of the largest brands  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * GTCR to Acquire FMG Suite from Aurora Capital Partners Under GTCR's ownership, FMG will expand AI capabilities, scale enterprise relationships and pursue front-office innovation * GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FMG Suite ("FMG" or "the Company"), one of the largest providers of advisor-led marketing au more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa, Strengthening Reach in India's Key Leisure Market * Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa is set to open in North Goa's coastal neighborhood in early 2027 CHICAGO (July 29, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans for Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa, which will be a significant addition to Hyatt's Classics  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, July 30 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Infectious Threats - America's Next Health Crisis With the ongoing threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, the nation's clinical laboratories remain a critical first line of defense. On July 29, 2025, during the ADLM 2025 conference in Chicago, leading infectious disease experts from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) briefed members of the media on the state  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The American Dental Hygienists' Association issued the following news release: * * * New Interactive Map Streamlines Licensure Guidance for Dental Hygienists Nationwide ADHA and CareQuest Institute partner to launch comprehensive tool consolidating key information to improve navigation of state requirements * The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA(R)) and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health today announced the launch of the Dental Hygienist Licensu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from the Illinois Insurance Association, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies * CHICAGO - The following is a joint statement from the Illinois Insurance Association, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and National Association of Mutual Insurance Compa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Francisco Partners on Sale of Orchard Software to Clinisys * Kirkland & Ellis counseled Francisco Partners, a leading global technology-focused private equity firm, on the sale of Orchard Software, a pioneer in laboratory information systems designed to meet the needs of diverse clinical settings, to Clinisys, a global provider of intelligent labora more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Green Street on Acquisition of College House * Kirkland & Ellis advised Green Street, the preeminent provider of commercial real estate intelligence and analytics in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, on the acquisition of College House, a leading provider of property-level data and insights for the U.S. student housing sector. The acquisition  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * LWV Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief to Preserve Access to Justice for Voting Rights Groups * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement about the League's amicus brief filed in the US Supreme Court case, Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections : "The League of Women Voters is proud to file a brief today in support of acce more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Law Protects Students with Bleeding Control Kits and Training Missouri becomes the latest state to prioritize bleeding control training and kits in schools * CHICAGO -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the Missouri General Assembly for passing SB 68, STOP THE BLEED ACT, which garnered overwhelming bipartisan support. This legislation, signed into law in July, reinf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New series to examine shifting powers in U.S. government 'Battle of the Branches' to feature research-based conversations among UChicago scholars * Traditional norms in Washington, D.C. surrounding executive authority, legislative oversight and judicial intervention are increasingly being tested and reshaping U.S. democracy. A new series featuring conversations with University of Chicago scholars will e more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report In Annual Best Hospital Rankings CHICAGO - July 29, 2025 - Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. For the 14th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named to the Best Hospital Honor Roll. Additionally, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the  more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 30 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Gaining STEM Ohio Wesleyan Recognized as a STEM Leader Among Liberal Arts Colleges with $500,000 Grant * DELAWARE, Ohio - Reinforcing its position as a leader in STEM education, Ohio Wesleyan University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation to provide scholarships for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees. Ohio Wesleyan  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * One Year of EPIC's Air Quality Fund Awardees across 19 countries are translating data into national-level impact * In July 2024, the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago launched the EPIC Air Quality Fund. The Fund aims to help communities in regions facing high pollution but low resources address the issue to close data gaps and accelerating clean air action. Ju more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity firms continue to invest in liquified natural gas globally despite economic and political volatility Recent plans for "energy dominance" coming from the White House are both stoking the flames of chaos and reducing confidence from investors and policymakers in the future of energy prices, as oil prices have fallen by over 20% since President Donald Trump's second term. As the U more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Putter Steps into the Spotlight, Driving Golf Club Sales in 2025, Circana Reports CHICAGO, July 29, 2025 - The big story for the U.S. golf equipment business in 2025 comes from a humble and daresay often overlooked piece of gear in a golfer's bag: the lone putter. Within golf specialty and green grass shops, dollar sales of putters more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Kelly Bonamici, and Sherrill, Senators Warren and Cassidy, Re-Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral College Transparency Act to Increase Families' Access to Available Information in Higher Education Opportunities * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Student Food Scientists Win Prestigious Product Development, Research, and Trivia Competitions at IFT FIRST * CHICAGO - July 29, 2025 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the winners of this year's IFTSA product development, r more PR

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 30 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Toe Transfer Surgery May Improve Outcomes After Finger Amputation Better hand function compared to replantation, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) * For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits - and may lead to greater improvement in hand function and other key outcomes, rep more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- UScellular issued the following news release: * * * UScellular Donating Mini Golf Courses to Boys & Girls Clubs of America The company is giving parts of its GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM Title holding golf hole to six Clubs * CHICAGO (July 29, 2025) - After setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for the longest temporary mini golf hole in the world, UScellular is donating the hole to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The company is dividing the 507-foot hole into smal more PR

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, July 30 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * World's Rarest Big Cat, the Amur Leopard, Gives Birth to Two Cubs at Brookfield Zoo Chicago First-time mom Mina and her cubs mark a major milestone for the Zoo's conservation efforts * Two Amur leopard cubs were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 14, 2025, marking a rare and important addition to the species' global population, which is believed to be less than 100 animals total in the wild. more PR