FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The top enlisted leaders from both Reserve components embarked on a journey down memory lane, unraveling the revival of the iconic motto: "Be All You Can Be." Command Sgts. Maj. John T. Raines, representing the National Guard Bureau, and Andrew J. Lombardo, of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, orchestrated this nostalgic discussion, set against the backdrop of the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 19, 2023, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - September 2023": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $4.169 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 15.8 cen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 19, 2023, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn - September 2023": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.804 a gallon in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area in September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 23.1 cents  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Biometric Gun Safes Hazard: The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: October 19, 2023 Units: 61,000 Consumer Contact: Safe toll-free at 833-588-9181 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.fortresssafe.com/biometric-product-recall  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division issued the following news release: More than two dozen people were arrested this week in connection with charges including drug trafficking and financial crimes, U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming said Thursday. The arrests by the U.S. Marshals, federal agents and local police follow a series of grand jury indictments. Thirty-four people have been charged in connection with the investiga  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding over $2.2 million in investments to six projects in Southeast Missouri through the States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). Funding for this program was made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden, a key part of his Investing in America agenda. The six new investment projects will improve basic  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding over $2.5 million in investments to seven projects in Mississippi through the States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). Funding for this program was made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden, a key part of his Investing in America agenda to grow local economies from the middle out and bottom up  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Federal assistance to Cook County residents affected by the June 29 - July 2 severe storms and flooding has topped $304 million. This amount includes FEMA grants of more than $235 million in Individual and Households grants for rental assistance, repair and replacement funding, and other needs grants that help replace personal property and provide stora  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Two Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open to the public Monday, October 23, 2023. The centers, jointly run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Illinois, will be staffed by federal and state officials ready to assist survivors in their recovery from the June 29-July 2 storms and flooding. Harvey location: Thornt  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: FARMINGTON, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHANE J. SAWICKI, 29, of Farmington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 21 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing legitimate and counterfeit pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Cook County judge sentenced both the owner of a medical equipment company and the company's biller to six years in prison for defrauding the state out of more than $100,000 in Medicaid funds. Raoul's office prosecuted Doreatha Thomas, 61, and Siobahan Booker, 39, both of Olympia Fields, who were sentenced by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Mariano R. R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with Chicago hubs set to begin operations soon. "One of the major goals of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was to tap the potential of clean energy to build a stronger future for Illinois. The opening of these job creation hubs will hel  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join officials from the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) Monday morning to highlight the challenges and treatment for individuals impacted by blood disorders and discuss newly introduced legislation inspired by local residents to reduce mortality in Illinois. Their press conference will take place Monday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bleeding   more

AURORA, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the release of funds for launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with one set to begin operation in Aurora soon. "The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which I had the privilege of voting for, is showing itself to be the foundation of a more economically-sound and environmentally sustainable future for our commu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: In recognition of environmental leadership, State Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Ram Villivalam recently received awards from the Illinois Environmental Council. Feigenholtz received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Villivalam received the Milestone Achievement Award. "Residents of the 6th District have and will always be passionate when it comes to protecting our air and water," said Feigenholtz (D-Chica  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Natalie Toro is working on new legislation to ensure protections for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence by expediting the process to receive protective orders against perpetrators and increasing workplace safeguards. "For too long, people have fallen victim to violence or assault after concerns for their safety were not taken seriously," said Toro (D-Chicago). "It is time we   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Confusion over the state's "assault weapons" ban registration process has prompted the Illinois State Police to hold a series of public hearings. Following this week's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting, where members expressed concern over the lack of clarity found in the rules, including what specific firearms are subject to registration, the Illinois State Police agreed to hold three  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on Oct. 20, 2023: DCFS continued to receive negative headlines this week. In just the past month, the Agency received a scathing audit highlighting its failures and mismanagement in protecting Illinois children, its troubled Director announced his resignation, and a conviction was handed down to a DCFS employee over the death of a young boy. Now, most recently, the Department is under scrutiny by a bipartis  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Illinois is set to benefit from the recent announcement that the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen's (MachH2) bid to create a regional hydrogen hub has been awarded a billion-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The MachH2's Midwest Hydrogen Hub will be located throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, and will be utilized for decarbonization purposes through strategic hydrogen uses i  more

PLAINFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, issued the following statement: * * * "I join my Plainfield community in mourning the loss of a 6-year-old child, Wadea Al-Fayoume and praying for the recovery of his mother, Hanaan Shahin. This brutal violence is tragic and unacceptable under any circumstances. "Reports indicating that the crime was motivated by a bigoted misinterpretation of world events makes this tragedy a reprehensible act of hate. "Our co  more

BENTON, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Rachelle Aud Crowe, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: A former vice president and loan officer for Community First Bank of the Heartland in Mount Vernon who committed bank fraud and multiple arsons was sentenced in federal court in Benton on Thursday to 12 years in prison. Richard Pigg, 53, previously pleaded guilty in April to six counts of bank fraud and three counts of arson. The defendan  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release: The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a rail crossing upgrade to improve highway-rail safety in Alexander County. Stipulated Agreement 2282 requires new automatic flashing light signals, gate installations, and approach grade improvements at the Clear Creek Levee Road highway-rail grade crossing (AAR/DOT #445824F) near Gale. "Illinois is home to more than 7,000 miles of railroad trac  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: The State Treasurer's Office made nearly $118 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in September, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Another $86.7 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 Funds local govern  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release: Following a dramatically improved 2023 filing season thanks to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments, the Internal Revenue Service has targeted IRA resources on strengthening enforcement, with announcements on new initiatives to pursue high-income, high-wealth individuals who do not pay overdue tax bills and complex partnerships. Today the IRS announced new init  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart ceiling fans, components thereof, and associated systems and software thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Wangs Alliance Corporation d/b/a WAC Lighting of P  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ST. LOUIS - More than two dozen people were arrested this week in connection with charges including drug trafficking and financial crimes, U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming said Thursday. The arrests by the U.S. Marshals, federal agents and local police follow a series of grand jury indictments. Thirty-four people have been charged in connecti  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Human Rights' Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, announced the launch of a new telephone hotline and online form allowing New Yorkers to report hate and bias incidents directly to HBPU. Alongside this announcement, HBPU encourages to all New Yorkers to contact the Unit if they or someone they know has experien  more

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations issued the following directive: By Bobbie A. Camp, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Navy Medicine marked a milestone during a global health engagement (GHE) with Egyptian Naval Forces to achieve interoperability and increase patient survivability in a shipboard setting within U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of exercise Bright Star 2023, Sept. 9-13. The four personnel from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56791) involving GE Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: GE Healthcare Region: 3 City: Arlington Heights State: IL License #: IL-01109-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Robin Muzzalupo HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard Notification Date: 10/13/2023 Notification Time: 11:48 [ET] Event Date: 10/12/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Las  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - The Joint Munitions Command -- in collaboration with the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard -- conducts Operation Patriot Press each year. This exercise, established by the Army Materiel Command, is designed to promote readiness by providing real world training for Army requirements and to achieve training towards Mission Essential Task requirements f  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: Team Scott has selected 24 community leaders from across the St. Louis metropolitan region to be part of its 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders. Designed to educate and increase knowledge and understanding of the military and the installation, the Honorary Commanders program is a two-year in-depth orientation of the various missions, programs, and assets of Scott Air Force Base. Honorary commander  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. View the St. Louis Fed's most recent Beige Book (  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: More than two dozen people were arrested this week in connection with charges including drug trafficking and financial crimes, U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming said Thursday. The arrests by the U.S. Marshals, federal agents and local police follow a series of grand jury indictments. Thirty-four people have been charged in connection with the i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: A federal grand jury has indicted the president of an environmental services company for allegedly obstructing an investigation into the grant funding of a hotel demolition project in the Chicago suburb of Harvey, Ill. CARL FIORAVANTI, 55, of Lansing, Ill., is charged with one count of obstruction of justice, according to an indictment returned  more