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Investigation Launched into PFAS Contamination in Illinois; Tamari Law Group Offering Free Education for Communities
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Illinois attorney Walid Tamari today announced the launch of an investigation into the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — toxic “forever chemicals” —...
Illinois Now in the Top 10 for Dog Bite Claims – This Should be a Wake-up Call for Canine Owners, Says Chicago Dog Bite Attorney, Paul Greenberg
LFN-PREMIUM-Network – Law Firm Newswire
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August 15, 2025
Chicago, Illinois – Illinois now ranks among the top 10 states for dog bite insurance claims, according to newly released data from the Insurance Information Institute. The state sits at No. 8 nationwide, reflecting a troubling trend as claim...
Illinois governor supports Senate attempt to prevent US weapons sales to Israel
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Sunday voiced his support for a Senate initiative aimed at blocking US arms sales to Israel, saying it sends a crucial message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Gaza’s deepening...
KSR HVAC & Electrical Expands Residential and Commercial Services Across Central Illinois
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
MINONK, IL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KSR HVAC & Electrical, LLC has announced a significant expansion of its residential and commercial HVAC and electrical services across Central Illinois. The company, based in...
Rockford Mutual Expands Commercial Insurance Offerings to Michigan Businesses
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
Rockford, Illinois, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROCKFORD, Illinois – It is with great excitement that Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC) announces the official availability of their suite of commercial insurance products in the state...
Houzeo Brings ‘Save Search’ and Custom Alerts to Illinois, Making Property Tracking Easier than Ever
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Houzeo’s new feature lets homebuyers save searches, get real-time updates, and receive personalized alerts, improving their home search experience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate...
John Thomas announces campaign for Governor of Illinois
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
It's time for real change, away from career politicians. GLENVIEW, IL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- John Thomas is officially running as a Republican for Governor of Illinois. He is not a career politician; instead, he is...
AG Brown sues to stop federal cuts threatening state energy resilience, affordability
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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August 18, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 18 states and the District of Columbia in suing to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from slashing support for state energy grid resilience and energy efficiency, as well as energy...
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Conditions on Over $1 Billion for Victims and Survivors of Crime
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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August 18, 2025
Press Releases 08/18/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Conditions on Over $1 Billion for Victims and Survivors of Crime (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced he has joined a coalition of 21...
Reporting shows reduced homelessness in communities throughout California
Office of the California Governor
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August 18, 2025
An approach that works From the very first moments of the Newsom administration, the national crisis of housing and homelessness – which were decades in the making – has been addressed with ingenuity, seriousness, and expertise. No other state has...
American Place Casino Celebrates Grand Opening of Harbor Poker Room
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
WAUKEGAN, IL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Place Casino officially unveiled its highly anticipated Harbor Poker Room today with a grand opening celebration that drew community partners, business leaders, press,...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Illegal Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 18, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that he and a coalition of 21 Attorneys General are suing the Trump administration over the illegal imposition of conditions on Congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The...
Attorney General James Sues U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Services for Survivors of Violent Crime
New York Attorney General
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August 18, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general in suing to block the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally conditioning federal funding for crime victims on states’ cooperation with federal...
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Faces Investor Scrutiny After Announcing The Second Hostess-Related Impairments In About 3 Months – Hagens Berman
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 10, 2025, investors in The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) saw the price of their shares decline over 15% after the company announced disappointing Q4 2025 financial results. This...
Nationally Recognized Cardiac Surgeon Tapped to Serve as New Chief Executive of the Lee Health Heart Institute
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
Fort Myers, Florida, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Health is pleased to welcome nationally recognized cardiac surgeon Dr. Daniel O’Hair as the new chief physician executive of the Lee Health Heart Institute. With more than 25 years of...
Second Installment of Illinois Property Tax Bills Due in Early September
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
O'Connor discusses the second installment of Illinois property tax bills that are due in early September. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While summer may be coming to an end, the people of Illinois are seeing...
Attorney General Bonta Sues U.S. DOJ Over Unlawful Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Grant Funding for Victims of Crime
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 17, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to unlawfully impose immigration enforcement requirements on over $1 billion...
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360, a Downtown Chicago Satellite Location Opening on August 26
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2025
Chicago, IL, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center announced today that they will open a satellite museum Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 on August 26 in the heart of downtown Chicago at...
DHS Releases Video Honoring Illinois Woman Katie Abraham Who Was Killed by an Illegal Alien Charged with DUI in Hit and Run
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 9, 2025
Today, Secretary Noem is in Chicago highlighting the worst of the worst arrested in the Sanctuary City WASHINGTON—In January 2025, a 20-year-old Illinois woman, Katie Abraham and her friend Chloe Polzin, were killed in an drunk driving hit-and-run...
Anchors Market is Forecasted to Reach US$6.0 Billion in 2031, Says Stratview Research
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
Detroit, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global anchors market size was valued at US$4.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$6.0 billion by 2031, witnessing a market growth CAGR of 3.8% from 2024 to 2031, according to an analysis by...