CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Recurring Rate Hikes at Unprecedented Scale Forecast Over Next 15 Years; Pipe-Related Costs Would Remain on Heating Bills for More Than 7 Decades * * * A controversial proposal by Peoples Gas to continue overhauling its network of underground pipes would leave Chicagoans inundated by recurring rounds of record-breaking rate hikes over the next 15 years, a landmark repor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Applauds expansion of services & refusal to cut, urges City Council to sweep TIF, take up new progressive revenue streams * * * In Mayor Brandon Johnson's second budget address, he recommitted to the current staffing and services the city requires, announced a record windfall in TIF surplus, resulting in a historic amount to schools and city taxing bodies, a finance plan to save billions for the cit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Following the successful collaborations with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and REFORMA, the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table is pleased to announce two new initiatives for increasing and elevating diverse voices in GNCRT's membership and resources: the Elevating Diverse Membership Task Force and the Rainbow Round Table/GNCRT Collaboration Core List   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2024, by chief accreditation officer Mary Klingensmith and Institutional Review Committee Chair Cynthia Kelley: * * * Dear Members of the Graduate Medical Education Community, In August, the ACGME's Institutional Review Committee (IRC) introduced a proposed major revision to the Institutional Requirements for review and comment. This step is part of the ACGME's ong  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for announcing $19 million in transformative investments for five Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico to enhance research infrastructure. These investments are a part of the $16 bi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: As boat sales continue to normalize following historic growth the last few years, boat shows can play a critical role in fostering sales, providing a hub to showcase the latest models and products, engage potential buyers, move inventory and connect with future customers. As winter boat show season approaches, below are tips for maximizing your return on investmen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today kicked off its largest annual Holiday Retail Campaign, spanning thousands of retail locations nationwide from November through January 2025. For over a decade, longstanding retail partners like GPM Investments, Circle K, Graham C-Stores, Graham Enterprises, and Florida Turnpike Services have been integral to MDA's mission. Their cont  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: NFA has ordered Scalebuilder LLC (Scalebuilder) to pay a $200,000 fine. Scalebuilder is an NFA Member commodity pool operator located in Summit, N.J. The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Scalebuilder, in which the firm neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the Complaint. In its Decisi  more