ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, March 8 -- Augustana College issued the following news: Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences announce a direct-entry nursing program that will allow students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after completing two years at Augustana and two years at Trinity College. Under this "2+2" program, eligible high school students who are admitted to Augustana are assured a spot in the BSN program at Trinity College and will benef more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Duane Morris LLP has released the Duane Morris Discrimination Class Action Review - 2024, the inaugural edition of this publication. It analyzes the key discrimination-related rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2023 in the class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of lawsuits in 2024. Written by Duane Morris partners Gerald L. Maatma more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 8 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Frank G. Houdek has been affiliated with the Southern Illinois University School of Law for nearly 80% of a storied history that is now in its 51st year. In piecing together "Celebrating the First Fifty Years of Southern Illinois University School of Law," Houdek, an emeritus law professor who during his tenure was law school library director, associate dean for academic affairs and interim dean, s more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on March 7, 2024, involving Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Water Revolving Fund. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS INADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER CENSUS DATA The Agency did not take sufficient measures to ensure all census data submitted to its pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) plans was complete and accurate for the Water Revolv more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Halpin advanced a measure to create a Community-Based Corrections Task Force that would research the benefits of specialty courts, like drug court and detention alternatives, and the creation of a community-based correctional facility. "In Springfield, there are many issues that need expert review and recommendations," said Halpin (D-Rock Island). "This task force brings on-the-ground  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Illinois municipal and county first responders are one step closer toward receiving free mental health insurance coverage, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. "Our first responders put their lives on the line every day keeping our communities safe," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "By making care easily affordable we are removing financial barriers and chipping away at the stigma of prioritizing me more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A measure advanced by State Senator Adriane Johnson seeks to enhance existing Illinois Environmental Protection Agency tasks by requiring regular monitoring of water quality from nearshores, harbors and public water supply intakes in Lake Michigan. "It is imperative that we streamline the process to ensure the quality of water is being maintained," said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). "Preserving the integrit more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to bring more Illinois food to our shelves, State Senator Dave Koehler is leading an initiative to create the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act. "This is an opportunity to not only support our farmers, but feed families and strengthen the state's economy as well," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "Providing farm-to-table food to grocers allows local businesses to flourish while supplying families  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 7, 2024: Standing alongside advocates, university professionals and students, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford outlined the data-driven findings of the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding at a press conference Wednesday. "Equitable funding promotes diversity and inclusion within higher education. It enables institutions to implement programs and initiatives aimed at recr more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Access to gambling is on the rise and with it has come an increase in addictive gambling behaviors. State Senator Julie Morrison introduced legislation to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services for gambling disorders. "Like many drugs, gambling activates an addictive part of our brain," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "People who struggle with a gambling disorder deserve the same help and tre more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Steve Stadelman has advanced legislation that provides protections against the criminal act of hazing. "Hazing is a serious issue that undermines the safety and well-being of our students and communities," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). "No individual should ever feel pressured or coerced into participating in activities that jeopardize their physical or mental health." Under Senate Bill 293 more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to address food deserts, State Senator Doris Turner is leading a measure that would provide grants for farmer-owned grocery stores or markets. "Rural communities across Illinois are often in food deserts," said Turner (D-Springfield). "Everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious foods no matter where they live." Senate Bill 3219 would expand on the 2023 Illinois Grocery Initiative by allo more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 7, 2024: State Senator Rachel Ventura, along with several mental health advocates and professionals, held a press conference Thursday to outline their support of legalizing psilocybin, commonly known as "magic mushrooms." "We're dedicated to eliminating obstacles to healing in Illinois," said Ventura (D-Joliet). "As additional options emerge for the public, my aspiration is for plant medicines to more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a new measure that would create a grant for local governments to help mitigate the impact of climate change. "Encouraging local governments to plant native trees and grasses, which are proven to help mitigate climate change through carbon capture, is an essential step toward a cleaner environment," said Ventura (D-Joliet). "With the ongoing climate crisis impacting t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 7 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release: Small nonprofit organizations that provide people with food or housing assistance are encouraged to apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. Grant applications will be accepted through March 31. "Through the Charitable Trust program, small nonprofits have an opportunity to make an even greater impact on more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled Reverence Capital Partners on its decision to invest $200 million in New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB), along with investments from Liberty Strategic Capital, funds managed by Hudson Bay Capital Management, Citadel Global Equities, other institutional investors and certain members of the company's management. The total equity investment in NYCB is over $1 bill more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- Malcolm X College, a part of City Colleges of Chicago, issued the following news: Senior Director of Medical Assisting at Malcolm X College Christine Dzoga is now the chair of a new team created by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Alongside 19 other team members, Christine is tasked with helping the AAMA improve medical assisting programs and assist program directors across the country. She was selected based on her almost 25 years of experie more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 8 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * * Gastrointestinal surgeries carry risk of fluid leaks, a potentially life-threatening complication * 'Right now, there is no good way whatsoever to detect these kinds of leaks,' surgeon says * New sticker changes in shape inside the body, enabling standard ultrasound tech to detect leaks for earlier detection, intervention * After the patient has recovered, the soft, tiny sticker simply more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, March 7 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: University of Akron students interested in chiropractic medicine will have a new opportunity to complete their bachelor and doctorate degrees in less time as part of the Advanced Scholar Program. National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has partnered with The University of Akron to allow students to complete both undergraduate and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees in as little as seven years.  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 8 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: This spring, amidst the hustle of the semester's projects, assignments and activities, Olivet Nazarene University is preparing to send 78 students and 12 faculty and staff members across the world where they will serve others through different academic- and mission-based programs. Olivet's Shalom Project Ministry Trips provide students with unique experiences to travel outside of the Bourbonnais campus and e more PR

FRANKFURT, Germany, March 8 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Duravant LLC ("Duravant"), a global provider of engineered equipment and automated solutions for the food processing, packaging and material handling industries headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA, on its acquisition of Ferdinand Henneken GmbH ("Henneken"). Henneken is a manufacturer of protein processing solutions based in Bad Wunnenberg, North Rhine-Westp more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 8 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Reverend Dr. Charlie E. Dates has experienced one of the most unique ministry journeys of any speaker to fill the pulpit at Centennial Chapel at Olivet Nazarene University. At the age of 30, Dates became the youngest Senior Pastor of historic Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago in 2011, and now leads Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, which serves more than 15,000 members. In a recent chapel, Reverend Dates more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * 'Granulobot' can reassemble and reorganize to adapt to its environment * * * Schools of fish, colonies of bees, and murmurations of starlings exhibit swarming behavior in nature, flowing like a liquid in synchronized, shape-shifting coordination. Through the lens of fluid mechanics, swarming is of particular interest to physicists like Heinrich Jaeger, the University of Chicago Sewell Avery Dist more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: The population of eastern monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico has fallen dramatically in the last three decades, and this year marked the second-lowest number ever. However, a far-reaching partnership led by UIC to protect this vital pollinator has just gotten a boost, surpassing more than 50 companies and government agencies that have joined the partnership to create and manage m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: The mean age at which people in Chicago have fatal heart attacks outside the hospital is getting younger, with the biggest changes happening among Black men, according to a new study led by the University of Illinois Chicago and Illinois Heart Rescue. The study -- the first that the authors know of that looks at this issue on a community level -- analyzed data of over 21,000 cas more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 8 -- Western Illinois University issued the following statement on March 7, 2024, by President Guiyou Huang: * * * We are incredibly grateful for the work the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding group has put in to provide a framework with a realistic pathway to adequate funding for higher education that will ensure access for all students interested in a degree in higher education. I also want to personally thank the Illinois Commission on Equit more PR