CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: A new study released from Co-op (Wednesday 3 July 2024) has unveiled how convenience retail media not only boosts sales in Co-op, but also in surrounding grocery stores of up to fourfold the original sales conversion. Research from the UK's leading convenience retailer - in partnership with Circana - suggests a positive halo effec  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mary Edly-Allen passed a law to remove the requirement that all reports of child abuse and neglect made by mandatory reporters must be confirmed by Child Protective Service Unit. "By streamlining and clarifying how abuse is reported, we are taking a step toward making the reporting process more efficient and through," said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). "This legislation will ensure that conci  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine will put protections in place to ensure the welfare of adults who are unable to care for themselves. "In the event an adult is facing difficulties with self-care, it is vital for them to be connected to appropriate services," said Fine (D-Glenview). "Adult patients experiencing cases of self-neglect will now have the assistance they need in order to maintai  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A new law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz provides a flexible financing tool for the bustling retail and hospitality district along the Magnificent Mile and across Chicago. "The Magnificent Mile, the gateway to high-end retail from Oak Street to Wacker Drive, is poised to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and evolving consumer habits," said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). "This new law provides  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Illinois residents can now receive relief from noisy highway traffic, thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Michael E. Hastings. "Our roads, bridges and highways generate economic development across our great state," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "However, at times this comes with noisy and uncomfortable consequences for our neighbors who live near these major roadways." The Hastings-led initiat  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Career and technical education teachers will now be granted tenure under a new law sponsored by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel. "I've been a strong advocate for CTE, which gives students the opportunity to receive a hands-on academic experience," said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). "With the ongoing teacher shortage, we need to ensure CTE teachers receive the benefits they are entitled to and deserve."  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Funding for special education students will be more equitable under a new law sponsored by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel that creates a fair reimbursement rate for special education day schools. "Since joining the General Assembly, I have worked to ensure all special education students receive a quality education in the least restrictive environment," said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). "With this law  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To help ease the financial strain experienced by people with diabetes, State Senator Julie Morrison sponsored a new law to expand insurance coverage for medically necessary glucose monitors and related supplies. "High costs that come with managing diabetes can put an unnecessary economic burden on families," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "This law will ensure people with any type of diabetes receive cruc  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Julie Morrison led the effort on the passage of a new law to expand property tax relief by allowing more veterans to qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Homestead Exemption. "This law is one way of honoring the sacrifices veterans and their families have made," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest), who serves on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. "I will continue to champion the needs of this gr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 1, 2024: State Senator Mike Simmons' measure to make rail travel safer for residents in response to the 2023 Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line crash in his district was signed into law on Monday. "This legislation is in direct response to the horrific CTA Yellow Line collision last fall," said Simmons (D-Chicago). "So many people rely on public transportation, and as a lifelong user of Chicago   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. is alleviating financial burdens on organizations that help vulnerable populations to ensure access to essential nutrition services by exempting home-delivered meals from sales tax for Medicare and Medicaid recipients. "For many Medicare and Medicaid recipients, home-delivered meals are a lifeline - providing essential nutrition and support," said Sims (D-Chicago). "Howeve  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Consumers will now have protection against adverse medical debt reporting, thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Steve Stadelman. "We have taken a crucial step to protect our residents from the undue hardships caused by medical debt," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). "This is a positive step toward ensuring no one will have to suffer the long-term financial consequences of medical emergencies that a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: Roosevelt University is officially the eleventh member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Lakers join the GLIAC after 14 seasons as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, almost all of which came as part of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). Roosevelt competes in 14 sports sponsored by the conference: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 4 -- Lincoln Land Community College issued the following news: Lincoln Land Community College is expanding to offer two new degree programs and one new certificate this fall -- creative writing associate in arts, cardiovascular sonography associate in applied science and a workplace dynamics certificate. The creative writing program offers classes, workshops and other activities such as readings and contests, accessible to writers of all levels. Courses are taught b  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 4 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Roaring Tigers Commissioned at Prestigious ROTC Ceremony * * * By Seth Hurd For students enrolled in Olivet's Roaring Tigers ROTC program, the Army ROTC Commission Ceremony is the most significant moment of their higher education journey. This ceremony recognizes cadets as they are promoted to second lieutenants in the United States Army. This year's ceremony featured speeches from notable military   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Summer means it's time to break out the sunscreen, the beach towel, and a good book (or ten). But how to find one? You can get some help from faculty members from the University of Chicago. Below, the 2024 winners of UChicago's annual Quantrell and PhD Teaching awards share books that left an impression on them. * * * The Lives of a Cell: Notes of a Biology Watcher, by Lewis Thomas "I first read this   more

MACOMB, Illinois, July 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University hosted a dignitary from Myanmar June 18 to discuss partnership opportunities with WIU. Sai Khaing Myo Tun, Myanmar's Deputy Education Minister, met with Interim University President Kristi Mindrup and other administrators to discuss opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with WIU. The meeting signals a growing partnership between Myanmar, a southeast Asian country, an  more