CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association (ALA) opens registration for its 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition and announces three legendary speakers CHICAGO -- Today, the American Library Association (ALA) opened registration for the ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and surrounding hotels in Philadelphia, June 26-30, 2025.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Responds to Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State Address # Feb 19, 2025 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL-- Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State address, outlining his legislative priorities for the 104th General Assembly. While Gov. Pritzker touched on some of Illinois' pressing challenges, his fantasy-filled speec  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar - Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift" on March 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept--it's now shaping how we work, learn, and interact with the world. Its influ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Cut Through the Noise; Strategic Promotion CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Cut Through the Noise; Strategic Promotion" on March 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Today's libraries are challenged with engaging busy customers who see thousands of ads per day. This session will provide key promotional strategies for staff a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Reacts to Governor's Budget Address: Illinois Needs to Know it Has a Leader with a Plan for the 'Five-Alarm Fire' of Trump's Threats The State is Underfunding 7 Out of 10 Students in Illinois Despite EBF Statute In response to the governor's budget announcement today, CTU President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following. "We have seen Governor Pritzker lead during Covid. We have seen him lead o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA President Delivers State of the Industry Presentation at the Miami Industry Breakfast Last week at the Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast, NMMA president and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer, provided an update on the state of the recreational boating industry. Hugelmeyer addressed current economic headwinds impacting the boati  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Soccer Post Acquired by its Management Group NEW YORK, NEW YORK (February 19, 2025) - Soccer Post management, led by Chief Executive Officer Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Soccer Post from TZP Group with the financial backing of York Capital Management's private equity group and soccer specific strategic investors. Financial terms of the transac  more