ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, March 23 -- Augustana College issued the following news: The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has awarded full accreditation status to Augustana College's master of science in speech-language pathology (MS-SLP) program. Dr. Allison Haskill, co-chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department and director of Augustana's MS-SLP program, said the accreditation w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: "Illinoisans have a fighter and experienced leader in Nikki Budzinski, who's been standing up for working families for decades. Nikki knows these families are the backbone of Illinois - that's why she's fighting tirelessly to create good-paying union jobs, lower costs, and ensure everyone has a fair shot at economic security. Illinois can't afford Joshua Loyd, who is too extreme and unqual more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 23 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) will showcase its latest technologies in image guiding solutions, surgery, ultrasound and CT-navigation at the upcoming 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting taking place March 23-28 in Salt Lake City, UT. The multi-modality showcase will feature innovations focused on precision care delivery for a wi more PR

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: To ensure that students are being kept safe, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a recent order by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to make it easier for schools to assist students who are overdosing on opioids. "With opioid and fentanyl-related deaths on the rise for teens, ensuring that schools have a supply of naloxone, or similar drugs that reverse the effects of an opi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Highlighting a commitment to supporting survivors and addressing the critical needs of residents grappling with the impacts of sexual violence, State Senators Dave Koehler, Robert Peters and Ann Gillespie joined Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault advocates in the Capitol on Wednesday to call for a $20 million budget allocation for sexual assault services. "We must invest more re more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Excess light emitted at night - from buildings to street lights - poses serious harm and risk to birds, insects and people across the state. To address the negative impact on Illinoisans and wildlife, State Senator Laura Ellman is working to reduce light pollution by establishing outdoor lighting control requirements. "Birds, insects and people all experience the harsh effects of bright lights in our en more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State oversight authorities could soon have clarity in order to hold financial institutions accountable for deceptive practices under legislation sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. "Throughout my career, I have prioritized strengthening corporate and consumer transparency," said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). "Taking on the financial sector is the next step to continue fostering a fair and equitable more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: State Senator Dave Koehler joined the Illinois Stewardship Alliance and rural farmers today to discuss his latest measure, Senate Bill 3077, which would strengthen local food production and distribution. "We should be supporting our farmers here in Illinois rather than purchasing products across the country," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "Farming is more than just sticking a seed in the gr more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 22, 2024: In an effort to reduce carbon emissions in Illinois, State Senator Dave Koehler lead a discussion Friday during a subject matter hearing in the Energy and Public Utilities Committee on his measure that would create a credit system to incentivize the use of low-emission fuels. "It's time we take action to protect our environment," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "This measure would allow Illi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, including State Senators Robert Peters, Celina Villanueva, and Javier Cervantes, joined representatives from Raise the Floor Alliance in support of a new initiative to expand protections against worker retaliation based on an employee's immigration status. "As the proud daughter of hardworking Mexican immigrant parents and a Senator representing an immigrant comm more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To diversify the state's pool of law enforcement officers, State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to prohibit the use of credit history in police hiring decisions. "An applicant's poor credit history should not preclude that person from becoming a police officer," said Preston (D-Chicago). "If we want to address the decrease in officers applying and diversify our law enforcement, we have to more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: E-cigarette use is rising dramatically among Illinois teens - with the newest culprit of the epidemic being vapes that look highlighters, markers and other school supplies. During a press conference Thursday, State Senators Julie Morrison and Meg Loughran Cappel outlined their proposals to curb the youth vaping epidemic. "The dangerous and addictive nature of nicotine consumption is t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Under a new law led by State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr., the pawnbroker industry will now have enhanced oversight to ensure it is being fair, transparent and equitable. "Working with consumer advocates and other interested stakeholders, we passed a comprehensive plan to ensure transparency and ethical practices within the pawnbroker industry," said Sims (D-Chicago). "The Predatory Loan Prevention Act st more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senators Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) and Doris Turner (D-Springfield) released the following statement in response to the United States Postal Service's recommendations to downsize facilities in Central Illinois and move mail service to larger cities: "We can't risk our mail being diverted to St. Louis and Chicago. Moving local mail to post offices far from Central Illinois will not only slow down s more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: The Illinois State Treasurer's Office made nearly $120.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in February, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. An additional $82.5 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Ill more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 23 (TNSres) -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: By Julia Perez From a young age, Melinda Burgin '25 has been committed to addressing climate change. Now as a political science major at Illinois Wesleyan, she has been selected to showcase her research at prominent conferences in the field. Burgin will participate in an undergraduate poster session at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago on April 4-7. The Mi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, on the acquisition of WOW Logistics, a Wisconsin-based integrated supply chain solutions provider. WOW Logistics is one of the largest food-grade temperature controlled and ambient storage operators in North America, with facilities located across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Idaho. Read I Sq more PR

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, March 23 -- Lewis University issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, President Dr. David Livingston unveiled Lewis University's groundbreaking $50 million comprehensive campaign, titled "Students at the Center, for a Better World." "This comprehensive endeavor underscores the resilience of our Mission and strategic vision as we adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education," remarked Dr. Livingston during the announcement. The campaign will prio more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 (TNSres) -- Lincoln Land Community College issued the following news: Lincoln Land Community College hosted the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference March 11-14 at its campus in Springfield for nearly 500 students and advisors. Eleven LLCC Ag students earned awards in the competitions. The LLCC Soils Specialist Team of Will Jenkins of Raymond, Maggie White of Murrayville and Jhia Walker of Morrisonville won second place. Another of LLCC's S more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 23 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Managing IP has shortlisted Paul Hastings' leading Intellectual Property practice for nine awards at their Managing IP Americas Awards 2024, in the following categories: * National Firm of the Year - Patent Disputes * National Firm of the Year - Life Sciences IP Litigation * National Firm of the Year - PTAB * National Firm of the Year - Trade Secrets * Practitioner of the Year: PTAB - Naveen Modi *  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, March 23 -- The Underwriters Laboratories issued the following news release: UL Solutions can now test fire detection systems and individual components used in vessels that are required to meet United States Coast Guard and Code of Federal Regulation requirements, helping to alert passengers and crew in the event of a fire. UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has been accepted as an independent laboratory by the United States (U.S.) more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Two new research studies by UChicago paleontologists further discussions over mega-predator's lifestyle * * * By Matt Wood Two new research studies by UChicago paleontologists further discussions over mega-predator's lifestyle For years, controversy has swirled around how a Cretaceous-era, sail-backed dinosaur--the giant Spinosaurus aegyptiacus--hunted its prey. Spinosaurus was among the larg more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted to approve the appointment of Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup to interim president of WIU, effective April 1. "We greatly appreciate everything Dr. Huang has done for this University during his last three years here, and we thank him for bringing integrity and strong character to his role," Board Chair Carin Stutz sa more PR