ARGONNE, Illinois, June 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Research shows crucial role of Chicago's public transit in maintaining mobility, economic stability, and supporting vulnerable populations * * * Public transit is vital to Chicago's metropolitan area mobility, providing access to jobs, services and opportunities, but lower ridership and funding uncertainty are prompting the question of what would happen i  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on June 6, 2024: As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced six awards, totaling approximately $45 million, from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant (RLF) Program. The Program, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides funds that allows states and territories to provide loans and grants to residents fo  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis today announced First Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Federal Reserve System Treasury Director Kathy O'Neill intends to retire effective Aug. 15, 2024. O'Neill's retirement comes after a 36-year career of dedicated public service to the Bank, the Federal Reserve's Eighth District and the Federal Reserve System. "Kathy's commit  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $7.8 million for 17 projects that will improve public transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals. The grants support organizations that coordinate public transportation for underserved groups, allowing them to access he  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 11 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/6ddfda48-b6ed-4974-af09-827b641d2a61/fileAsset/Comments%20by%2011%20Attorneys%20General%20in%20Response%20to%20Feb.%2029%20RFI%20on%20Consolidation%20in%20Healthcare%20(1).pdf) in response to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Departments of Ju  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 6 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on June 5, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 17 covering Dewitt, Livingston, Logan, and McLean counties. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Our report covers the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2023. * * * AUDITORS' OPINION Our auditors state the Regional Office of Education #17's financial statements as of June 30, 2023 are fairly presented in all material r  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 6 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on June 5, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 28 covering Bureau, Henry, and Stark counties. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Our report covers the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2023. * * * AUDITORS' OPINION Our auditors state the Regional Office of Education #28's financial statements as of June 30, 2023 are fairly presented in all material respects. Thi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 6 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on June 5, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 34 covering Lake County. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELAY OF AUDIT The Regional Office of Education #34 (ROE) did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable format in a timely fashion. The Fiscal Year 2020 financial report was not completed until September 8, 2022. Additionally,  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on June 6, 2024, involving the Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the Commission on Equity and Inclusion's (Commission) compliance examination for the eighteen months ended June 30, 2023. The Commission was created pursuant to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act (30 ILCS 574/40-5) to expand access to State contracts for min  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on June 6, 2024, involving the Office of the Treasurer, Fiscal Officer Responsibilities. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers our financial audit of the Office of the Treasurer, Fiscal Officer Responsibilities (Treasurer) for the year ended June 30, 2023. There were no findings disclosed during our audit. * * * AUDITOR'S OPINION The auditors stated the financial statemen  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. A total of $41 million has been awarded to 32 communities, which will support critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure to enhance safety and quality of life for 52,00  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the governor signed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget into law: "The budget signed today builds upon our strong, smart spending decisions of recent years that have led Illinois to not just one credit upgrade - but nine. "I am proud of the steps we took to continue Illino  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Seventh Circuit Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow to the Fourth District Appellate Court. "Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow will make an outstanding addition to the Appellate Court," Justice Holder White said. "She is an accomplished, hardworking, community-minded person who maintains the highest ethical standards. I  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending June 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 219,000 to 221,000. T  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued the following news release: * * * Compliance evaluations found job applicants not hired in Illinois, Iowa * * * The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Deere & Co. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination affecting Black and Hispanic applicants at three of the global agricultural, construct  more

MCCONNELL AFB, Kansas, June 7 -- The U.S. Air Force McConnell Air Force Base (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Drone manufacturer Skydio and Boeing collaborated with McConnell's innovation lab to introduce a new drone program to wing leadership and future operators May 29, 2024. During a presentation, the parties showcased the drone's utility in the maintenance hangars by scanning a KC-46A Pegasus with  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Optometry, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Mackinac Bridge Authority, Governors Traffic Safety Advisor Council, Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, Sui  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 7 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: By Corinna Baltos, U.S. Army Sustainment Command One Soldier and one Department of the Army Civilian were honored for their service to the nation during a Rock Island Arsenal quarterly retirement ceremony here June 6 at Heritage Hall. Dan Reilly, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, hosted the event. Reilly urged the retirees to see their retirement not as the end of somet  more

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, June 7 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa issued the following news: By Senior Airman Olivia Gibson, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Born into a family with a long line of military service, from a young age, Senior Airman Tyler Fasig was immersed in an environment shaped by the military, with both his father and grandfather serving in the U.S. Air Force. This influence instilled a respect for aviation for as long as he can remember. Tyler'  more