CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago O'Hare's International Mail Branch, seized a shipment last night containing 67 pieces of counterfeit designer watches, bracelets, handbags, and scarves. The items were deemed to be counterfeit by CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency's trade experts, and if genuine, would have had a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 19, 2023, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Indiana - First Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from March 2022 to March 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2022.) Regi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 19, 2023, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Ohio - First Quarter 2023": * * * Employment rose in 13 of the 14 largest counties in Ohio from March 2022 to March 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2022.) Regional  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the agencies' proposed revisions to the Merger Guidelines. Merger Guidelines describe the standards used by DOJ and FTC to determine whether merg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: With the late summer heat across Chicagoland, the last thing you may be thinking about is the winter months ahead. But as temperatures drop, your furnace will become the most important appliance in your home. FEMA suggests making sure your heating systems, water heaters and other appliances that might have been damaged by the June 29 - July 2 disaster   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: NOGALES, Ariz. -- Ovidio Guzman Lopez, 33, of Culiacan, Mexico, was arraigned in federal court in Chicago Sept. 18 after his extradition from Mexico to the United States on Sept. 15. In January, Guzman Lopez was arrested in Mexico pursuant to a request from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and partner agencies for his provisional arrest with a view towa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Continuing his commitment to honoring the hard work and dedication of educators making an impact in the community, state Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, is encouraging families to nominate an outstanding teacher for the State Board of Education's (ISBE) 'Teacher of the Year' and 'Those Who Excel' Awards. "Our teachers play an important role in preparing our children for the future and building str  more

OAK LAWN, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is encouraging the local community to show appreciation for gifted educators by nominating teachers and other school personnel for the Illinois State Board of Education's 2024 'Those who Excel and Teacher of the Year' awards. "I'm sure I'm not the only person who can think back to my school days and remember instances in which teachers made a powerful impact  more

CAHOKIA, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: St. Louis Downtown Airport is home to a new ground engine run-up and compass calibration pad made possible by the state's Rebuild Illinois capital plan supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. "St. Louis Downtown Airport is an important economic generator for our communities in the Metro East, and it's critical that we ensure it is properly modernized and ready to meet the demands of tomorrow,  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: The State Treasurer's Office made a record $124.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in August, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Another $91.7 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Illinois Fu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21493) on Sept. 19, 2023: * * * In the Matter of the ex parte Application of CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY for accounting approval to utilize a regulatory asset or liability for certain projects related to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. APPLICATION Consumers Energy Company ("Consumers Energy" or the "Company") requests the Michigan Public  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The New York City Law Department issued the following news release: New York City Mayor Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Hinds-Radix welcomed the 2023 class of new Assistant Corporation Counsels on the steps of Tweed Courthouse on September 13th. Recruited from 32 different law schools across the country, the new class will actively pursue justice and deliver the City top-tier legal representation, embodying the Law Department's steadfast dedication to excellenc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 27-RC-319208) by Region 27 Director Matthew S. Lomax: * * * MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Employer and INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 222, Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION On June 2, 2023, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 222 (the Union) filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (the Board) under Section 9(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56733) involving Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: Archer Daniels Midland Company Region: 3 City: Decatur State: IL License #: IL-01506-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 09/11/2023 Notification Time: 13:48 [ET] Event Date: 09/10/2023 Event Time: 19:00   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56734) involving IRISNDT Inc., Robinson, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: IRISNDT, Inc. Region: 3 City: Robinson State: IL License #: IL-02481-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity Notification Date: 09/12/2023 Notification Time: 16:27 [ET] Event Date: 09/12/2023 Event Time: 16:27 [CDT] Last Update Date: 09/1  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21674) on Sept. 18, 2023: * * * In the Matter of GGTOOR, INC., Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Section 8A o  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: An Illinois man has been sentenced to 156 months in federal prison for checking a duffle bag containing nearly 3 kilograms of fentanyl at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Justice Department announced today. Jermaine Eggleston, 35, of Chicago, was sentenced on Monday by United States District Judge Dale S. Fischer. At the concl  more