CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Chicago Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), 40th Ward Alderperson Andre Vasquez, and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) today broke ground on a major streetscape project that will create a safer, more walkable North Lincoln Avenue that enhances public space and supports economic development. The project, which spans Lincoln Avenue between Weste  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter: Last week, Secretary Cardona visited five Midwestern states as part of his "Raise the Bar Back to School Bus Tour," showcasing the many ways that schools, families, and communities are doubling down on accelerating student learning and raising the bar in education. He was joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Ros  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * State workforce agencies' projects will serve more than 10K dislocated workers * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to support projects in 12 states that support unemployed and underemployed people to access, return to, or advance in high-quality jobs in infrastructure, environment and  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Illinois Community College Board George Evans will serve as a Member of the Illinois Community College Board./* Evans was appointed as Interim President of Kaskaskia College in November 2017 and was named the College's 11th President in June 2018. He has   more

NAPERVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Bringing the 41st District's climate-conscious ethos to Springfield, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, introduced legislation that encourages stakeholders to clean up rivers and waterways in their neighborhood and coordinated an accompanying nature hike with the Sierra Club to highlight the community's biodiversity. "How we treat our waterways is a reflection of our community's values. The  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: National Farm Safety and Health Week begins September 17, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety during the fall harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last into November. As farmers are traveling between fields, ISP is asking motorists and farmers to share the road to help reduce crashes involving tractors, implements, and ot  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions. Phyllis Chase, of Kansas City, was appointed to the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors. Dr. Chase currently serves as a professor and PK-12 doctoral program coordinator at Baker University. She was previously a consultant for Western Governors University and Superint  more

PORTER, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service is preparing a draft Environmental Assessment for the Marquette Greenway Trail - Calumet Trail Reroute Segment for Indiana Dunes National Park and is seeking public comment. The National Park Service at Indiana Dunes National Park, in coordination with Porter County, Indiana, proposes to enter into an agreement to build an approximately 6.3-mile  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- 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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man who conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine and heroin was convicted by a jury on September 14, 2023, after a four-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Michael Garrick Denson, age 33, from Illinois, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin and one count of possession with the intent to distri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) announced today it will fund 20 model demonstration projects focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for children and youth with disabilities by creating systemic approaches to enhance post-school outcomes. The nearly $199 million in funding for the Pathways to Partnerships innovative model demonstration project suppo  more