ROSEMONT, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Embarks on Diversity Anesthesia Pathways Tour Rosemont, Ill. - As a way for undergraduate nursing students to explore the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists, and the work that they do, the AANA is launching a Diversity Anesthesia Pathways (DAP) Tour. CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents are hitting the r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia but Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions Despite some progress in reducing cancer deaths, people in Appalachia are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from cancer compared to other regions, researchers found Key Takeaways * Appalachia is not uniform: There are important distinctions in cancer diagnoses and dea  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Cape Fear CC expands nuclear technology program Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, N.C., has appointed Kelli Davis its first Nuclear Technology program director. Davis has nearly 20 years of experience in nuclear power, including roles in chemistry, operations, and environmental supervision. The program: CFCC offers a nuclear technology degree. Students in the program can become r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * CTU to return to expanded bargaining table after fact finder exposes CPS has more resources than it admits to Contact: District in best financial position in recent history, can afford giving Chicago's children what kids in suburbs take for granted CHICAGO--As it has done in 2012, 2016, and 2019, the Chicago Teachers Union is notifying the fact finder that, despite the skillful labor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Don't Raise Insurance Rates for New Mexico Drivers: New Mexico Lawmakers Should Vote No on HB 80 Santa Fe, NM, - Today the New Mexico Health & Human Services Committee voted 6 to 2 to approve harmful legislation that will likely increase New Mexico auto insurance rates by banning the use of credit-based insurance scores when pricing auto insurance. T  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA's Newest Boat Show Kicks Off in Charlotte Today The Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance(r), opens today and runs through Sunday at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Celebrating more than 50 years as the dominant boat show in the region, the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show is the newest addition to the Discover Boati  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M looks to host 4 SMR projects Texas A&M chancellor John Sharp has announced that the university could soon become a home to small modular reactors from four advanced nuclear companies: Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy, and Aalo Atomics. The university is making Texas A&M-RELLIS--a 2,400-acre technology and innovation campus in Bryan, Texas--available to four nuclear po  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Welcoming Immigrants Makes Illinois a Better Place for Everyone Contact NIJC Communications Director Tara Tidwell Cullen at (312) 833-2967 or by email. National Immigrant Justice Center and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Respond to Trump's Attacks on Sanctuary Laws As immigrant rights organizations who together have served our Illinois and Chicago communities for   more