WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order (FRN No. 0021232889) on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * In re Applications of Liberty Communications, Inc., For Renewal of License of Station W36EX-D Alton, Illinois, For Assignment of License of Station W36EX-D Alton, Illinois ORDER By the Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into by the Media Bureau (Bureau) and Liberty Communications  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56712) involving G.E. Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: G.E. Healthcare Region: 3 City: Arlington Heights State: IL License #: IL-01109-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 09/05/2023 Notification Time: 13:48 [ET] Event Date: 09/01/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: There's a complex world beneath our feet, teeming with diverse and interdependent life. Plants call out with chemical signals in times of stress, summoning microbes that can unlock bound nutrients and find water in soil pores too small for the finest roots. In return, microbes get a safe place to live or a sugary drink. It's a classic you-scratch-my-back-I'll-scratch-yours scenario. Except when  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Madeline Baisey, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Team Scott is embracing a "Targeted Care" mental health initiative, which is a newly installed Air Force-wide program prioritizing the well-being of service members. This initiative aims to expedite specialized mental health appointments at each member's local clinic, but also optimize the quality of care for each indiv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Research and Development issued the following commentary on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * One size doesn't fit all: mobility needs in Women Veterans By Erica Sprey, VA Research Communications Researchers at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois conducted a national survey to find where the mobility needs of Women Veterans' had gone unmet, especially in design customization, shared decision making, and timely repairs. The re  more