Gov. Pritzker Signs Rashid Bill Confronting Cancer-Causing “Forever Chemicals” in Illinois Wastewater

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed into law on Friday legislation from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would create the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to protect Illinois’ water from dangerous long-lasting chemicals.

HB 2955 tasks the committee with developing a PFAS Action Plan to address the monitoring,

As More Americans Turn To AI For Their Estate Plans, One Attorney Cautions Against Leaving Their Future to Chance

Life Happens. Are You Ready?

Attorney Michael Biederstadt

Ascendant Media Company

Illinois attorney and mediator Michael Biederstadt addresses the growing legal risks families face and what to do before crisis hits.

Families don’t need more legal documents. They need clarity, support, and guidance from someone who understands what’s needed, and a plan that actually works when it matters most.”

— Michael Biederstadt

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As AI dominates national conversations, economic uncertainty grows, divorce rates rise, and awareness increases around the transfer of wealth from

Sokolove Law Sponsors 18th Annual Miles for Meso 5K Race and 3K Fun Run/Walk

Community Race on Sept. 19, a Week Before Mesothelioma Awareness Day

ALTON, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sokolove Law, a leading mesothelioma law firm since 1979, is proud to sponsor the 18th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race and 3K Fun Run/Walk, with proceeds benefiting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).

The event will be held both in person and virtually on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 — just 1

Tow Truck Insurance: Insurance Brokerage Secures Competitive Premium Pricing by Comparing Truck Type Across Carriers

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Insurance Navy today announced a new tow truck insurance brokerage service that secures competitive premium pricing for towing companies nationwide. The service compares truck type,

Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on August 20th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago.

The presentation will focus on identifying civil rights

Family Counseling Service Announces Planned Leadership Transition

 

Family Counseling Service Aurora Office

Dr. Eric Ward to Step Down as Executive Director After 16 Years; Jason Andrade Named Successor

AURORA, IL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Family Counseling Service (FCS), a nonprofit behavioral health provider that has served the Aurora and surrounding communities for more than 100 years, today announced a planned leadership transition. Dr. Eric Ward will step down as

Contentverse Strengthens Document Control and Process Consistency Across Manufacturing Operations

Contentverse from Computhink

Rajesh Ramachandran

Manufacturers are strengthening document control to improve process consistency, accountability, audit readiness, and access to trusted information.

When teams cannot confidently determine whether they are working with the latest approved drawing, procedure, or specification, information risk becomes operational risk.”

— Rajesh Ramachandran, President & CEO

LOMBARD, IL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Manufacturing consistency depends not only on equipment, people, and processes, but also on the accuracy and control of the information governing