WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force selected 103rd Airlift Wing (Hartford, Connecticut), 120th Airlift Wing (Great Falls, Montana), 133rd Airlift Wing (Minneapolis), and 182nd Airlift Wing (Peoria, Illinois), as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace their aging C-130Hs, pending the outcome of environmental assessments. A total of eight C-130J aircraft will be used to recapitalize the aging C-130H fl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area - August 2023": * * * Area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past month, up 2.3 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.2 percent  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area - August 2023": * * * Area prices were up 0.6 percent over the past two months, increased 5.9 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 12, 2023, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2023": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $36.11 per hour in the South to $47.54 in the Northeast in June 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - August 2023": * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in August, up 3.4 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.2 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of La  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, St. Louis area - August 2023": * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in July and August, up 3.1 percent over the year * * * Prices in the St. Louis area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.2 percent for the two months endin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P60-279) by Gloria Guzman and Melissa Kollar entitled "Income in the U.S.: 2022." Here are excerpts: * * * Contents INTRODUCTION ... 1 Highlights ... 1 HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS ... 2 All Households ... 2 Type of Household ... 2 Race and Hispanic Origin ... 2 Age of Householder ... 2 Nativity ... 3 Region ... 4 Residence ... 4 Educational Attainment ... 4 INCOME INEQUALITY   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announced today eight awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC, from a group of applicants, to receive more than $2 million in Pool Safely Grant Progra  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release: Todd C. Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois, announced that Jeremy Mitchell, 34, of Springfield, was sentenced on Sept. 8, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless to 180 months in prison for possessing   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release: Todd C. Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois announced that Issac Jackson, 29, of Le Roy, Illinois, was sentenced on Sept. 7, 2023, to 30 months in federal prison for theft of medical products and possession of   more

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division issued the following news release: A Kansas City, Kansas, company entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations that a retail pharmacy it owns violated the civil provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. Four B. Corporation, doing business as Balls Food Stores, owns and operates retail pharmacies in the Kansas City met  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Forward-looking paper charts research path to improve how planning models account for energy storage * * * Energy system models fail to accurately represent energy storage and might recommend decarbonization strategies that make electric grids less reliable. Policy makers and utilities need robust energy system models to determine the best strategies t  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne researchers improve pandemic preparedness and prevention * * * The National Science Foundation funded Argonne and others to study the COVID-19 experiences of public health officials and stakeholders. By improving prediction and prevention, they hope to avoid reinventing a wheel no one wants rolling back into town. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * White House Releases New Technical Assistance Resources to Help Communities Unlock Opportunities from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda President Biden is growing the economy from the middle out and bottom up, and his Investing in America agenda unlocks billions of dollars in opportunity for states, territories, Tribes, and local governments to make a once-in-a-generation inve  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state of Florida is launching billboards in the Greater Chicago Area, where crime rates are soaring, to recruit law enforcement officers to the Sunshine State. Through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program, out-of-state police officers who relocate to Florida will receive a $5,000 signing bonus. Under Illinois la  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Command Sgt. Maj. Dena Ballowe of Carlinville relinquished responsibility as the Illinois National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) to Command Sgt. Maj. Kehinde Salami of Homewood, Sept. 8, at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield. "This transition of responsibility is really significant," said Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant Ge  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, resolving a multistate investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The multistate investigation--which included 41 states and the District of Columbia--revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices often misled consumers to believe they   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on Sept. 14, 2023, involving the Department of Military Affairs. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROPERTY CONTROL WEAKNESSES The Department of Military Affairs (Department) did not maintain sufficient controls over its property and related fiscal records. During testing, we noted the Department did not maintain detailed supporting documentation for  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that UPSIDE Foods - a leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company will locate its first commercial-scale production facility in Glenview. As the first cultivated meat company to receive FDA approval, UPSIDE's new Glenview facility marks a major milestone for cult  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: Further bolstering Illinois' commitment to ending firearm violence, Governor JB Pritzker today announced new leadership for the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP), a statewide initiative housed within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). "It's my pleasure to appoint Quiwana Bell as Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention," said Governor JB Prit  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Committed to showcasing the important role educational staff play in preparing the next generation, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is encouraging community members to nominate teachers, staff, and personnel for the Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year awards through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). "My work in Springfield and my Urbana-Champaign community reflects my strong comm  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Committed to showcasing the important role educational staff play in preparing the next generation, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is encouraging community members to nominate teachers, staff, and personnel for the Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year awards through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). "My work in Springfield and my Urbana-Champaign community reflects my strong comm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: In response to the significant flooding Chicago's West Side faced earlier this summer, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has worked with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to open up a $1 million grant opportunity for nonprofits offering assistance to area residents dealing with damage to their property. "A lot of homeowners are still grappling with the effects   more

DES PLAINES, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: A new law by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, will help law enforcement work together to locate vehicles that have been hijacked or used in a kidnapping by establishing a hotline to connect law enforcement agencies with each other as well as with vehicle manufacturers and vehicle location vendors. "Effective protection for the victims of violent crime is essential in any public safety plan  more

GLENVIEW, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Thanks to State Senator Julie Morrison's steadfast advocacy to prioritize job creation and economic development, UPSIDE Foods - a nationwide business - is coming to Glenview. "I enthusiastically welcome this new facility, which is a significant investment to our community. It underscores our commitment to technology, innovation and business development," said State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Illinois State Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2023, on Saving Illinois Tax Credit Scholarships: * * * "All Illinois children, regardless of their parents' bank accounts or connections, deserve access to the best quality education possible to fit their individual needs. This access has been increased for over 9,000 lower-income families in Illinois through private donations in the Invest in Kids S  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Illinois attorney Lea S. Gutierrez to serve as the new Administrator of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) effective October 23, 2023. The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that regulates lawyers in Illinois, and the Administrator is the ARDC's principal executive officer. Under the direction of the Supreme Court, the Administrator lea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: Illinois has a long history of pretrial reform efforts starting with the abolishment of bail bondsmen in 1963. Those efforts continue as Illinois becomes the first state to abolish cash bail on Sept. 18. The Illinois Supreme Court has taken significant steps to prepare the Judicial Branch for pretrial reform. These efforts began with the formation of the Commission on Pretrial Practices in 2017, whi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Todd C. Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois, announced that Jeremy Mitchell, 34, of Springfield, was sentenced on Sept. 8, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless to 180 mon  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) today issued an order approving a petition for a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate a new electric transmission line in Iowa by SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC (SOO Green). The petition referred to as the SOO Green transmission line project in Docket No. E-22436, proposes to build approximately 174 miles of 525 kilovolt underground high voltag  more

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas, Kate E. Brubacher, issued the following news release: A Kansas City, Kansas-based company entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government agreeing to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations that a retail pharmacy it owns violated the civil provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Four B. Corporation, doing business as Balls Food Stores, owns and operates retail pharmacies in the Kansas Ci  more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide. "CBP officers remain attentive in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "This arrest demonstrates our CBP officers' vigilance and dedication to securing the homeland and keeping our c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of Senate Bills 471 & 472, which would prevent people convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing or owning a firearm for eight years following their conviction. She was joined by the lead attorney of the Sexual Assault and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced 24 research and education projects with a total investment of $45.6 million -- including funding from the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022" -- to enable rapid progress in new semiconductor technologies and manufacturing as well as workforce development. The projects are supported by the NSF Future of Semiconductors (FuSe) program through a public  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A Kansas City, Kansas, company entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations that a retail pharmacy it owns violated the civil provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. Four B. Corporation, doing business as Balls Food Stores, owns and operates retail phar  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal grand jury has returned indictments against 19 United States Postal Service employees and former employees, charging them with fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA). The PPP provided federally backed funds to small businesses that were directly affected by the COVID-19 p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: An Illinois man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Tyng Jing Yang, 61, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, ple  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the text of the following Director's Blog on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * Twenty-seven states had a higher percentage of people with health insurance coverage in 2022 than in 2021 according to American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. In terms of uninsured rates, or the rate of people without health insurance, Maine was the only state where the uninsured rate increased (up to 6.6% in 2022,   more