ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: At the 407th Army Field Support Brigade "Support the Soldier" is more than just its motto; it's a call to action. Army Civilian Casandra Smith has left an indelible mark on the "Mighty 407th" brigade and widely across the U.S. Army. Smith has served with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command and its related units since 2003 to the present - for 20 years - and is currently the management support analyst,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-23-2472) entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2023": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates decreased in 1 state and increased in 1 state. Total separations rates decreased in 6 states. Nationally, the job openi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet (No. 23): * * * Upcoming 2023 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2023. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. American Community Survey Census Bureau to Host Webinar on 2018-2022 American Community Survey St  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 11 states announced today that Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers for making false promises of job placement, trapping students with "income share" loans that violated the law, and resorting to abusive debt collection practices when borrowers could not pay. The CFPB partnered with Washing  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: Working worldwide to expand access to education, economic equity and societal inclusion, the U.S. Department of State recently hosted the annual TechWomen mentorship program and cultural exchange of global emerging leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), in Washington D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM, the TechWomen participants strengthene  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news brief on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Employers: Poros Inc., operating as Bentley's Pancake House Pete and Stavroula Giafis,owners Actions: Fair Labor Standards Act consent order and judgment Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Investigation findings: On Nov. 17, 2023, Judge Mary M. Rowland entered an agreed consent order and judgment requiring Poros Inc. - operating a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-18, 2023. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County. Assistance can include grant  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The Federal Trade Commission is sending a second round of payments totaling more than $857,000 to consumers who were harmed by Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group's junk fees and discriminatory practices. The agency is sending 37,034 checks in this mailing. Recipients should cash checks within 90 days. Consumers who have questions about their refund should call the refund administrator,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 11 attorneys general, announced today that student lender Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers for making false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the law, and resorting to abusive debt collection practices when borro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Colony Display LLC (Colony) that resolves allegations Colony entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with three staffing agencies. The settlement (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/79b0027974/FINAL%20Colony%20Settlement_EXECUTED%20-%20EXHIBIT%201.pdf?language_id=1) requires Colony to pay more than $1 million to compens  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Legislation recently passed both chambers by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, will ensure that young children are safe in bodies of water through comprehensive water safety education. "Anyone visiting a neighborhood pool or Chicago's lakefront can see that cooling off is integral during hot summer months, but few know the risks until it's too late,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Illinois would unite businesses, cultural leaders, lawmakers and other stakeholders in an effort to create jobs and grow the economy by strengthening and supporting tourism under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago. "Even without a concerted effort from the state, Illinois' attractions and amenities have helped it consistently remain one of the most visited cities in   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Understanding concerns from residents impacted by long wait times, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently supported a plan to help speed up the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)'s license approval and renewal processes, and to provide leniency to professional groups that have faced issues. "When getting a license approved has needless delays and hurdles, it  more

MATTESON, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is holding her '2nd Annual New Coat Drive for Women and Men and Toy Drive with Their Children' in partnership with the Blessed Child Organization to benefit underserved families during the winter months. "As we enter Illinois' chilly winter months, it is especially important to consider the impact a lack of proper clothing can have, and what we can do for   more

AURORA, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining Ward 3 Alderman Ted Mesiacos to co-host the Annual Ward 3 'Christmas Posada' on Sunday Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be held at the Third Ward Social Club on 612 Fifth Avenue in Aurora. "Please join me and Alderman Mesiacos for food and games to celebrate Christmas with other people in our community," Hernandez said. "Meeting your neighbors fo  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Dave Koehler is recognizing the 10th anniversary of the devastating tornado that tore through Washington and Pekin communities -- a solemn reminder of the importance of year-round weather preparedness. "We still remember the events that occurred a decade ago that left these communities devastated," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "The people who lived in the communities hit by the tornado worked to cle  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Danielle Dillard, 183d Wing The 183d Wing recently hosted seven members of the Polish Air Force from the Air Operations Center - Air Component Command, in Warsaw, Poland. The delegation was led by Maj Gen Ireneusz Starzynski, Air Operations Center - Air Component Commander. The Polish Air Operations Center is similar to the 183d Air Operations Group (183 AOG). While here, they observed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56865) involving Quad Cities Nuclear Plant, Illinois: * * * Facility: Quad Cities Region: 3 State: IL Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3 NRC Notified By: Harrison Grimm HQ OPS Officer: John Russell Notification Date: 11/19/2023 Notification Time: 14:44 [ET] Event Date: 11/18/2023 Event Time: 20:20 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/19/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Se  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The White House issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from September 17 to September 18, 2023. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County. Assistance can include grants for tempo  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CHICAGO - The Private Public Partnership Office (P3O) Director, the Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC), and the Director of United Calibrate signed a Partnership Proclamation on November 15th here at Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower). Signers in attendance were Ms. Alecia Grady (P3O Director), Brig. Gen. Roger Deon (CG ARAC) and Scott Ferri  more