CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area - April 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.6 percent over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.6 percent in Ap  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Area - April 2024": * * * Area prices were up 2.8 percent over the past two months, up 3.5 percent from a year ago. * * * Prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 2.8 percent f  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - April 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.5 percent in April, up 2.8 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.5 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, St. Louis Area - April 2024": * * * Area prices were up 1.0 percent in March and April, up 4.0 percent over the year. * * * Prices in the St. Louis area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.0 percent for the two months ending  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value. Chairman David S. Johanson and  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news on May 14, 2024: The CFPB is compensating consumers who it alleged were deceived by Think Finance, LLC, into repaying loans they did not legally owe. Think Finance, LLC, made false demands and illegally took money from consumers' bank accounts for debts that were not owed under laws in 17 states, according to the CFPB's lawsuit. Many states have laws saying that loans and other types of credit are invalid   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Comptroller of the Currency posted the following joint news release on May 14, 2024, with the Federal Reserve Board: * * * Public Comment Period Extended * * * The Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a joint public meeting on the proposal by Capital One Financial Corporation, of McLean, Virginia, to acquire Discover Financial Services, of Riverwoods, Illinois. The proposal in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded $2.5 million in grant funding to 10 recipients through the Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers Grant Program (EEC). This funding will help organizations provide training and resources to individuals and entrepreneurs from historically disinvested communities pursue job opportuni  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 16 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor JB Pritzker has joined state leaders, mental health advocates, and others to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss ongoing state initiatives to improve services for people dealing with mental health issues and their families. The Governor took part in a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, May 15, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, put toget  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Continuing his efforts to support motorists, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation on Tuesday that allows motorists the chance to recover valuable personal items like medical devices and identification cards from their vehicles. "Common sense tells you that if someone is unfortunate enough to have their car towed, these companies should allow motorists to get their importa  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, is prioritizing access to in vitro fertilization services with legislation that will require insurance companies with pregnancy benefits to cover treatments and testing for infertility. "Making Illinois a safe and supportive place to raise a family necessitates that we support those struggling to start a family," Hernandez said. "Birth rates continue to decr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed a measure to establish an educator preparation program that disberses stipends to students taking the curriculum, as well as teachers administering it. "I was lucky enough to grow up in Aurora and attend East Aurora High School, where I had excellent teachers. Every student should be able to have an experience like mine," Hernandez said. "Offering low  more

MELROSE PARK, Illinois, May 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is celebrating investment in her community as Forster Tool & Manufacturing, which is based in her district, was recently awarded a $47,420 grant through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. "Local manufacturing strengthens our economy and creates quality jobs," Hernandez said. "Securing investments like these in our community helps provide opportunities for our w  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 15 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 14, 2024: On Tuesday, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus attended the 31st annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial ceremony at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. "Today, we are reminded of our fearless firefighters in our community who protect us every day," said State Senator Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). "As we honor their memory, let us continue our support for  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 15 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To make canceling physical fitness services easier for customers, State Senator Javier Cervantes is moving legislation to require these services have easy and simple ways to cancel a contract. "This is a simple matter of updating business practices to fit with modern times," said Cervantes (D-Chicago). "Giving consumers simple and efficient methods to cancel their subscription or contract is one way we ca  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 15 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To safeguard working moms, caregivers and others from being overlooked in hiring decisions because of their responsibilities outside of work, State Senator Natalie Toro is championing legislation aimed at prohibiting employer discrimination based on family obligations. "It is extremely unfair for employers to decide that someone cannot fulfill their duties because they have family obligations, with no pro  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 16 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: New TRICARE managed care support (MCS) contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. MCS contractors manage administrative support services for the TRICARE benefit. This includes managing enrollment services, maintaining civilian healthcare networks, operating call centers, and processing TRICARE claims. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following no-action letter on May 14, 2024: * * * To: Kevin T. Hardy, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606-1720 Re: Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund and Nuveen New York AMT-Free Quality, Municipal Income Fund Omission of Shareholder Proposal Submitted by Karpus Management, Inc. d/b/a Karpus Investment Management, Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 Under the Securities  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action. As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process. This is a step toward for  more

BENTON, Illinois, May 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Former Williamson County State's Attorney Brandon Zanotti was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation, a $5,000 fine and 20 hours of community service for a scheme to sell seven commercial rental properties by falsifying loan and other bank documents. The suspension of Zanotti's law license is pending before the Illinois Attorney Registration  more