CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Four men have been indicted on a federal racketeering charge for allegedly murdering a man to maintain and increase their positions in a violent Chicago street gang. JOSHUA BROUGHTON, 34, of Chicago, CHRISTOPHER SINGLETON, 24, of Chicago, JARON DAVIS, 22, of Lansing, Ill., and GRIEG MACON, 27, of Chicago, are charged with racketeering and firearm  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced that he has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other attorneys general in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., over its illegal monopoly of the live entertainment industry: "Arkansans--whether they are concert goers, artists, o  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: CASCO, Wis., May 23, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. This funding advances President Biden's Investing in America agenda to grow the nation's economy from the middle out and bottom up. It will create jobs and spur econo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - April 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $4.202 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in April 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were comparable to last Apri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington - April 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.379 a gallon in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area in April 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were down 19  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General William Tong, the Justice Department, and attorneys general from 29 other states and the District of Columbia today filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster LLC and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment Inc. for monopolization and other unlawful conduct that thwarts competition in markets across the live entertainment industry. The law  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 state Attorneys General in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the companies have illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, increasing the prices District residents pay for live shows. "The Di  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor issued the following news brief on May 22, 2024: * * * Employers: Gordo Corp., operating as El Gordito, Belleville, Illinois Patricia and Samuel Gonzalez Lara, owners Action: Complaint filing Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Court action: The U.S. Department of Labor filed a complaint in federal court on May 21, 2024, alleging Gordo Corp., operator of El Gordito restaurant violated fe  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * President Biden's Investing in America Agenda is Building Up a Clean Energy Workforce, Advancing Innovative Energy Saving Technologies, and Helping Low-Income Households Save Money on Home Energy Costs * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda (https://www.energy.gov/investing-in-america), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 13 projects selected to expand the impact of D  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $6 million for seven grants from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/inves  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $17,833,610 in grants from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $6 million in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $8 million in grant awards to the Wisconsin Department of Employment and Economic Development from Presid  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $25 million for states and territories to invest in clean and safe drinking water. This grant funding will specifically benefit underserved, small and disadvantaged communities by upgrading infrastructure to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, reducing exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), removing sources of lead,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 24 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action to break up a monopoly in the live music industry. Attorney General Moody, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 29 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for monopolization and other unlaw  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 24 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Anne Lopez today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and four cities in filing a motion to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to help defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule for federal greenhouse gas emission standards concerning heavy-duty vehicles. These vehicles include freight trucks, delivery trucks  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the Illinois General Assembly's approval of legislation that would increase accessibility to the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program. Senate Bill (SB) 3713 is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Attorney General's Office, the Alliance for Safety and Justice and Ascend Justice. The legislation will next go to the go  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states, today filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit seeks to restore competition in the live c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded $1.2 million in grant funding to 11 recipients through the Illinois APEX Accelerator. This funding will support economic development centers, academic institutions and private nonprofit organizations in their efforts to provide small businesses with resources to identify and secur  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the legislature and will go to the governor's desk for signature. "When I learned from fire fighters in our community that a shortfall in Illinois' legal framework was adding expensive, time-consuming and wholly unnecessary ch  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Victims of car and license plate theft would be able to receive new license plates for free under a plan passed out of the House this week by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria. "When someone has their vehicle stolen, the last thing they need to deal with is license plate fees on top of all the other hassles they're addressing," Gordon-Booth said. "This is a commonsense measure that wi  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Committed to her efforts in expanding sexual violence services and advocating for those affected by sexual assault, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, was recently awarded the 2024 Moxie Award from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Alliance (ICASA). "As vice-chair of the Women's Caucus and honorary chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, I've seen and heard firsthand the crises that women in our   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Cristina Castro advanced a measure to strengthen Illinois' anti-retaliation protections for employees who raise the alarm about issues like workplace safety. "We have to make sure every employee in our state has protections when it comes to retaliation in the workplace," said Castro (D-Elgin). "Whistleblowers step up to keep others safe, and they ought to be protected for doing so." Castro   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To clarify and provide more transparency on criminal possession charges, State Senator Javier Cervantes is moving legislation to retitle these charges to more accurately reflect the nature of the crimes. "With this change, we can provide more clarity around criminal charges, and in turn, more support for those charged - particularly minorities who are disproportionately arrested for these crimes," said C  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Leading the charge to address disparities in maternal mortality rates in Illinois, State Senator Lakesia Collins is spearheading a measure to expand coverage for pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care provided by doulas and midwives. "As a mom, I know how necessary pregnancy and midwife services are and how vital it is to lower the maternal mortality rate by ensuring mothers and newborns have the best hea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel championed a measure that will address background check delays at childcare facilities across Illinois. "Illinois has been committed to setting kids up to be lifelong learners, giving youth a quality education at an early age," said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). "We can't do that when background checks are taking so long. We are losing qualified early education teachers.  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced an initiative through the House that would allow local government to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank in an effort to expand clean energy infrastructure across Illinois. "By offering low-rate loans to local government, the state will not only save taxpayers money in the long run, but also address and tackle the effects of climate cha  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To safeguard students statewide and ensure they are treated with respect in schools, State Senator Adriane Johnson championed an initiative tackling corporal punishment in private and non-public schools. "Corporal punishment can cause significant psychological harm, including fear, anxiety, depression, and a negative self-image," said Johnson (D- Buffalo Grove). "These impacts can affect a child's mental   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Julie Morrison is leading a measure to allow more veterans to qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Homestead Exemption. "People who served in the U.S military should feel appreciated for their service," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "Honoring our disabled veterans by lowering their property taxes is one important way of thanking them and their families for their sacrifice." Currently the Vet  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Steve Stadelman is leading a measure to bolster local journalism by ensuring fair compensation from big tech platforms. "Local journalism is a cornerstone of our democracy, providing essential information that keeps our communities informed and engaged," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). "This legislation ensures that news publishers are fairly compensated for their work, which is increasingly be  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 22, 2024: A measure championed by State Senator Karina Villa aiming to protect tenants from different forms of landlord retaliation passed the Senate on Wednesday. "With fear of retaliation, tenants would rather stay in inadequate living conditions than speak up - this cannot continue," said Villa (D-West Chicago). "Tenants spend their hard earned money on rent. At minimum, they should be confident   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would help promote healthy body image by facilitating practices for affordable access to laser hair removal treatment. "Body image can affect a person's mental health and self-esteem," said Villa (D-West Chicago). "Providing greater access to these procedures will help thousands of individuals feel more comfortable with their appearance and allow them to   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor issued the following news release: * * * Department of Labor actions yield order for USPS to pay $141K in wages, damages * * * After a two-day bench trial, the U.S. Department of Labor obtained a federal court judgment that orders the U.S. Postal Service to pay $141,307 in lost wages and damages for emotional distress suffered to a probationary mail carrier who the agency fired after they reported an on-the-job   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other state attorneys general in suing Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster. "Our lawsuit today alleges that Live Nation's anticompetitive conduct not only violates the law, but stifles innovation, including by forcing ve  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. "When the world's largest live entertainment company illegally domi  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Nation. The lawsuit alleges Live Nation has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry through anticompetit  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/02716037862.pdf) defending a rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022, which is scheduled to become effective June 18, 2024. The PWFA is landmark federal   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein joined the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC, alleging that the companies have illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, which has increased prices for live shows. "Live Nation is using its monop  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined the Justice Department and a bipartisan coalition of 28 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. "For decades, New Jersey has long enjoyed a vibrant   more

NEW YORK, May 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general today sued Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Live Nation) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live events industry and harming consumers, artists, venues, and competitors. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that   more

NEW YORK, May 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general defending a proposed rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022. The PWFA is landmark federal legislation that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum employees. The EEOC rul  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 total attorneys general, in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and increased the prices for   more

SALEM, Oregon, May 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and AGs from 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company illegally monopolizes the live entertainment industry. Filed in the US District Court for Southern District of New York  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Attorney General Michelle Henry is leading a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC. The suit filed Thursday alleges that Live Nation -- owner and operator of numerous venues nationwide, including Pennsylvania -- and Ticketmaster -- the  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: * * * Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in his administration: * Lauren McFerran, Nominee to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board * William Isaac White, Nominee to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board * Stephanie E. Segal, Nominee to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and engaged in anticompetitive conduct to the detriment of artists and their fans  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command Don't be faint of heart or insecure in reading this. If you are either, please turn back now. This is a love letter to my tribe. The Herk Tribe. It comes at no expense to other tribes. I truly love, admire, and respect them all. BREAK THANK YOU, HERK NATION...IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION FOR MY FINI FLIGHT...IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION FOR 34 YEARS OF HERK DRI  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), led a bipartisan coalition of 30 states and the District of Columbia today in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. Live Nation controls two of the most im  more

PEORIA, Illinois, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois posted the following news release on May 23, 2024: The Department of Justice announced today it has entered into a settlement agreement with the Citizens Equity First Credit Union ("CEFCU") to resolve alleged violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agreement requires the credit union to adopt an ADA policy, train its staff, and provide services to the complainant. The se  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release: A Monroe City, Missouri, woman, Amanda Carroll, 35, was sentenced on May 23, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to 120 months in prison, to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for possessing with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine. Carroll was indicted in April of 2023 and pleaded guilty in August 2023. S  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined the Department of Justice and a bipartisan 30-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for violating antitrust laws through a range of anticompetitive practices in an effort to control the live entertainment industry. "Live Nation and Ticketmas  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 24 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following agency statement on May 23, 2024: * * * The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works w  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: This evening, the President and the First Lady of the United States will host His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya & Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, for a State Dinner. The following is a complete list of expected guests: THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA & HER EXCELLENCY RACHEL RUTO The Honorable Alice P. Al  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin. A resident of Lake Geneva has sent photos of newly emerged cicadas (Magicicada spp.) taken on Friday, May 17. The DNR confirmed that these insects are indeed Brood XIII cicadas. "Dozens are hatching in my yard," the photographer wrote in their email to the DNR.   more