News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for Friday May 17, 2024 ( 22 items ) |
ACC Updates AMC Leader on Contracting Priorities
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, May 16 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news:
By Ben Gonzales
Army Contracting Command leaders gathered to provide an acquisition update to the Army Materiel Command deputy commanding general and acting AMC commanding general on May 10.
Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, the ACC commanding general, Command Sgt. Maj. Julie Saorrono, the ACC command sergeant major, Dan Gallagher, the ACC deputy to the commander, along with Maj. Gen. Douglas Lowrey,
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City of Chicago Kicks Off Paving Season on Southwest Side
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 17 -- The Chicago Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) joined 13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn today on the southwest side to kick off the 2024 paving season, as the first steps of the repaving efforts - known as milling operations - are underway in Chicago neighborhoods. CDOT is targeting 150 miles of arterial and residential street re
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Department of Labor Alleges Subcontractor Knowingly Exposed Employees to Asbestos Hazards During Former Waukegan Hospital Demolition
WAUKEGAN, Illinois, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release:
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K.L.F. Enterprises, general contractor, building owner, asbestos abatement company cited
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Alleging that K.L.F. Enterprises -- a Chicago demolition subcontractor -- knew it was exposing its employees and others to the serious dangers of asbestos at a Waukegan work site, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited the company for 36 safety and health
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Global Household Goods Contract on Track for 2024 Peak Moving Season
SCOTT AFB, Illinois, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release:
The Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) domestic phase-in process is on schedule following its mid-April launch.
As of May 13, the Department of Defense (DOD) had sent 28 task orders to HomeSafe, the primary GHC contractor, for shipment requests submitted across the initial sites for move dates between April and June. Eight moves have been completed under GHC to date, wi
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ICC Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades for Iroquois County
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release:
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a stipulated agreement to install new automated warning devices and other public safety improvements at the County Road 2700 North (AAR/DOT #288974F) highway-rail grade crossing of near Ashkum.
"The Grade Crossing Protection Fund helps local governments and railroads across Illinois to make important public safety improvements to their existing
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Ill. EPA Provides $530,000 in Funding to the City of East Dubuque to Replace Lead Service Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $530,000 in funding to the City of East Dubuque (Jo Daviess County) to replace lead service lines throughout the community. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low- interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The funding is in
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Ill. EPA Provides Over $1.9 Million in Funding to the Village of Moweaqua to Replace Lead Service Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $1,917,810 in funding to the Village of Moweaqua (Shelby and Christian Counties) to replace lead service lines as well as water meters that contain lead in the community. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewate
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Ill. EPA Provides Over $3 Million in Funding to the City of Freeport to Replace Lead Service Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $3,075,750 in funding to the City of Freeport (Stephenson County) to replace lead service lines throughout the community. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low- interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The funding is in th
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Ill. EPA Provides Over $4 Million in Funding to the City of Joliet to Replace Lead Service Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $4,008,461 in funding to the City of Joliet (Will and Kendall) to replace lead service lines throughout the community. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
"Lead service line repl
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Ill. EPA Provides Over $978,000 in Funding to the City of Knoxville to Replace Lead Service Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $978,296 in funding to the City of Knoxville (Knox County) to replace lead service lines throughout the community. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The funding is in the form o
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Ill. Gov. Pritzker Awards $2.5 Million in Grant Funding to Economic Empowerment Centers Across Illinois
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
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Ill. House Democrats: Andrade Advances Measure Allowing Motorists to Recover Personal Items From Towed Vehicles
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
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Ill. House Democrats: Lisa Hernandez Passes Bill Covering Infertility, IVF Treatments and Tests in Health Plans
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
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Ill. House Democrats: Rep. Barbara Hernandez Measure Grows Teacher Base, Cuts Higher Education Costs for Future Educators
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
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Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs Thanks Lawmakers for Passing Bill Allowing Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used for Retirement
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today thanked the General Assembly for passing his legislative initiative to allow parents who don't use all the money in their Illinois 529 College Savings Accounts (Bright Start and Bright Directions) to roll over the funds into a Roth IRA.
"One of the most common concerns parents have is what can be done with leftover money in an a
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JBSA named one of six Air Task Force locations in support of USAF Units of Action
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
The Department of the Air Force identified six locations on 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 t
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Labor Dept. Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending May 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending May 16, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA
In the week ending May 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 222,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 231,000 to 232,000. The 4-week moving average was 217,750,
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N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
ALBANY, New York, May 17 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details troubling child poverty trends across the state, including a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities.
"A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York," DiNapoli said. "Research shows that poverty presents serious barriers to healthy child development. D
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NRC Issues Event Notification for Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Evanston, Ill.
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57114) involving Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Evanston, Illinois:
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Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Endeavor Health Clinical Operations
Region: 3
City: Evanston
State: IL
License #: IL-01248-02
Agreement: Y
NRC Notified By: Whitney Cox
HQ OPS Officer: Natalie Starfish
Notification Date: 05/08/2024
Notification Time: 17:00 [ET]
Event Date: 05/07/2024
Ev
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OSHA: Department of Labor Alleges Subcontractor Knowingly Exposed Employees to Asbestos Hazards During Former Waukegan Hospital Demolition
WAUKEGAN, Illinois, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 5 issued the following news release:
Alleging that K.L.F. Enterprises -- a Chicago demolition subcontractor - knew it was exposing its employees and others to the serious dangers of asbestos at a Waukegan work site, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited the company for 36 safety and health violations after a federal investigation.
In November 2023, investigators with the departmen
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White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing by Press Secretary Jean-Pierre, Office of Public Engagement Director Benjamin
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on May 16, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin:
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MS. JEAN-PIERRE: We'll wait for -- for -- I don't want to call her out, but -- (laughter) --
Q: Madam President.
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Madam President, that's right. (Laughter.) I was trying to be good, not call out people.
All right. Good afternoon.
As President Biden said during
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White House: What They Are Saying - Labor, Business, and Elected Leaders Praise President Biden's Actions to Protect American Workers and Businesses From China's Unfair Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 16, 2024:
This week, President Biden took action to protect investments in America by increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China. This action will combat China's unfair trade practices and support the President's historic investments in American steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and other strategic sectors. President Biden's actions are pro-worker, pro-union, and pr
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