CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 22, 2023, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - August 2023": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $4.388 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in August 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 27.1 cents c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: * * * American Rescue Plan Act funds continued efforts to modernize IT infrastructure * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $204 million in grants to support strengthening and modernizing unemployment insurance systems in 18 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the grants wil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: * * * UPS Maintained Illegal Policy Excluding Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Individuals from Driver Positions, Federal Agency Charges * * * United Parcel Service (UPS) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining a discriminatory policy of refusing to hire or reasonably accommodate deaf or hearing-impaired individuals for driver positions of vehicle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved three transactions in the energy and transportation sectors. The first transaction approved today is a direct loan for more than $57 million to EnergoNuclear S.A. to support pre-construction engineering and feasibility studies for the potential development of two nuclear reac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved three transactions in the energy and transportation sectors. The first transaction approved today is a direct loan for more than $57 million to EnergoNuclear S.A. to support pre-construction engineering and feasibility studies for the potential development of two nuclear reactors at the Cernavo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The Pritzker administration today launched the application to apply to become a State-Designated Cultural District in Illinois. State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns, or specific geographic areas that have a distinct shared historical and cultural identity that binds the community together. Once selected, the state plans to make $3 million available to State-Des  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce the opening of the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Master/Apprentice Program. The application is open in the Illinois Arts Council's online Salesforce system and has a deadline of December 1, 2023, at 11:59 PM central time and the awards will be announced in the spring of 2024. The Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Pro  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the west Lake County area are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program. Five major projects represent a total investment of more than $31 million, improving safety, mobility and qu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: As back-to-school season kicks off, State Senator Natalie Toro is reminding taxpayers that they may be able to claim school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2023 Illinois individual income tax returns. "As a former educator for nearly 10 years, I know how difficult it can be for parents and educators to afford necessary school supplies," said Toro (D-Chicago). "With the cost for these materials on   more

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Doris Turner announced a new commercial manufacturing facility coming to Decatur, bringing more jobs to Central Illinois. "This new facility will bring good-paying jobs right to our community while boosting the local economy," said Turner (D-Springfield). "Rising Pharmaceuticals' move to Decatur exemplifies the city's prime location in Central Illinois and continues Illinois' commitment to bei  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Low-income Illinois families can soon begin to apply to receive financial assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The application period begins Monday, October 2, 2023, under a tiered system, allowing priority groups the first chance to receive available funds, including seniors (age 60 and older), disabled and families wit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal announced the application period for the Small Equipment Grant Program is now open to eligible fire departments, fire protection districts, township fire departments, and not-for-profit ambulance services. In an effort to address the financial hardships many fire departments face, the Small Equipment Grant Program provides grants of up to $26,000 for the purch  more

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, Richard D. Westphal, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: A Rock Island, Illinois, man was sentenced on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to 60 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base, and felon in possession of firearms. According to public court documents, Jaylyn Devell McGhee, 27, brought his son to the emergency room in Davenport after su  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KOROR, Palau - U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 concluded the Task Force Koa Moana RQ-20B Puma Training Course with a graduation ceremony at the Palau Joint Operations Center, Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, Koror, Palau, Sept. 14, 2023. The three-week Marine-led course taught 11 Palauan Maritime Law Enforcement Officers how t  more

KOROR, PALAU, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By Staff Sgt. Courtney White, 1st Marine Logistics Group U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 concluded the Task Force Koa Moana RQ-20B Puma Training Course with a graduation ceremony at the Palau Joint Operations Center, Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, Koror, Palau, Sept. 14, 2023. The three-week Marine-led course taught 11 Palauan Maritime Law Enforcement Officers how to use   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56741) involving Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center Region: 3 City: Oak Lawn State: IL License #: IL-01720-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales Notification Date: 09/15/2023 Notification Time: 14:38 [ET] Event Date:   more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: By Jon Connor, U.S. Army Sustainment Command One of Army's most famous non-commissioned officers who has helped Soldiers for decades will be inducted into the Ordnance Corps' Hall of Fame class of 2024. Master Sgt. Half-Mast McCanick, known to many as the preventive maintenance and supply subject-matter expert in "PS Magazine", will be inducted into the Historical Category. The induction ceremony i  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Program provides professional development, applied experience for college students * * * Nearly every day, a cyberattack or newly discovered zero-day exploit hits the headlines, which makes providing the best training for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals of vital importance. Sandia National Laboratories' internship institute in  more