BARRINGTON, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. David Lietz 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command Overcast skies and blustery, cold wind could not stop the patriotic spirit from burning brightly during the Village of Barrington's Veterans' Day ceremony, November 10, 2023. Veterans and civilians gathered to listen to remarks from Karen Darch, Barrington Village President and Captain Michael Ariola, Public Affairs Officer, 85th U.S. Army   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Barber, then a squad leader, took a position on a rooftop in the Abu Graib neighborhood of Baghdad in 2005 so he could get a better vantage point on the enemy's attack on his Soldiers. "Black Hawk Six is in enroute" he heard over his radio. Maj. Gen. Mark Jackson of Frankfort, Illinois, then a lieutenant colonel and his battalion commander, had decided to see the situation first  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: On Oct. 28, 2023, the community once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. Nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide. Locally, the DEA Chicago Field Division collected 97,698 pounds at co  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, supported a measure to supplement Illinois' power needs with small-scale nuclear options during the state's transition to clean energy. The bill was crafted in consultation with environmental groups, which outlined a potential regulatory framework for new nuclear power sources. "After lengthy discussion with environmental groups to outline a potent  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: The Illinois Humane Society recognized state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, as a lawmaker fighting for animal rights by awarding her a perfect score on her 2023 Legislative Report Card. "Without safeguards in place, we open the door for animal exploitation and abuse, which I'm committed to preventing," Gong-Gershowitz said. "Furthermore, it can't be understated that, in some cases, abu  more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: In order to help ensure that seniors do not fall for scams, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted a representative from the Illinois Attorney General's Office to present at her Senior Fraud Seminar. At the event, attendees learn how to spot the common tricks that fraudsters use to steal money from residents and how they can protect themselves from falling victim to one of these schemes. "One  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is announcing an opportunity for Chicagoland students to learn about developing technologies, convene workforce development partnerships and create interactive exhibits: the Illinois Innovation Challenge. The event will be held on Dec. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Google Office in Chicago, on 320 North Morgan. "Kids need opportunities to build  more

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, is celebrating yet another step in rebuilding the state's fiscal house as Illinois has earned its ninth credit upgrade rating in two years. "I was proud to help pass this year's budget which reflects Illinoisans' desire for fiscal responsibility," Meyers-Martin said. "I am committed to repairing the calamitous effects of the Rauner administrati  more

AURORA, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be holding the grand opening of her new office on Friday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1 East Benton St, Suite 101, in Aurora. "I invite our whole community to join me in the grand opening of my new office," Hernandez said. "We are going to have hot cocoa and food provided by Cafe Tlahuica. I'm proud to live in such a close and involved community,   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is helping Springfield High School grow by supporting legislation to allow the school district to acquire vacant lots key to the school's expansion. "Besides these two small parcels of land, the details and minutia of the expansion have already been settled," said Scherer. "The more quickly we act, the sooner we can build the 21st Century learning center that our  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, applauds the state's recent credit rating upgrade earlier this week by The Fitch Ratings, citing consistent fiscal responsibility for recent success. "When we focus on paying down debt, establishing sound pension payment plans, and fully fund the services everyday families rely on, Illinois becomes a better, more fiscally sound place to live," Yang Rohr s  more

OTTAWA, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, delivered a bipartisan package that will lead to low-cost energy production in Illinois and create jobs by clearing the way for new, small nuclear energy projects. "Nuclear energy is one of the most efficient ways to power our cities, towns and villages. As we continue to shift to green energy, it is clear that we must use nuclear reactors in some capacity," said Yed  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: For the ninth time in just over two years, Illinois has seen another improved bond rating. Fitch Ratings - one of the nation's major credit rating agencies - announced upgrades Tuesday thanks to the fiscally-responsible decisions made by Illinois Democrats. State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) - who serves as the Senate's Appropriations Leader and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: State lawmakers took an important step toward creating a stronger and more reliable power supply for Illinois by passing legislation end the moratorium on new nuclear reactor construction. House Bill 2473 lifts the ban on next generation nuclear reactors less than 300 MW beginning Jan. 1, 2026, allowing for the construction and development of next-generation Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Illinois Emer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: The Senate Republican Caucus proudly continued their efforts to support the nearly 10,000 children whose lives have been forever changed by the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program. Hundreds of students and their families rallied at the Capitol during the veto session, pleading with lawmakers to keep the low-income scholarship program alive. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans held a press confer  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Last week, Governor Roy Cooper and governors from 10 states sent a letter urging Congress to quickly enact an increase in the supplemental appropriation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This funding ensures resources reach communities who need immediate assistance in the wake of increased threats in the Jewish and  more