ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, July 5 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Elizabeth Urbaniak On March 5, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island awarded a firm-fixed price unpriced change order contract to Olin Winchester, operating contractor of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The contract is for Next Generation Squad Weapon - Ammunition Manufacturing Facility construction. This construction contract supports modernization activities at Lake City Army Ammunition  more

OAK PARK, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on July 3, 2024: As part of the Adopt-A-Legislator Program, State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is partnering with Menard County Farm Bureau to host "Beef up the Block" on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sayre Language Academy, 1850 Newland Ave, in Chicago. "This event is a great opportunity to foster healthy relationships between urban and rural communities," Lilly said. "It's important to un  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) are recognizing state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, for a bipartisan measure she spearheaded to improve health and survivor benefits for first responders injured or killed in the line of duty. "The risks taken and sacrifices made by first responders and other public safety employees to keep our community safe deserve to be met by more than   more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Paul Faraci and the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced approximately $51 million for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. "I am thrilled to see the iFAB Tech Hub receive this funding," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "This investment emphasizes the importance of promoting cutting-edge research and development in our state. We are paving the way for pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Simmons' new law will provide relief to more than 300,000 residents burdened by medical debt. "Countless households and families will finally experience the long-awaited relief from extremely burdensome debts," said Simmons (D-Chicago). "The Medical Debt Relief Act will have a profoundly broad impact on people across our state who are struggling with medical debt. At least 90% of Illinoisan  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 3, 2024: Senate Majority Appropriations Leader Elgie R. Sims, Jr. was proud to lead a fiscally responsible spending plan that led the state to end Fiscal Year 2024 approximately $125 million, or .2%, above projected FY24 General Funds revenue estimates. "Illinois reached new fiscal milestones and we are seeing tangible proof that responsible governance and steadfast stewardship yield positive resul  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending July 3, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 238,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 233,000 to 234,000. The 4-week moving average was 238,500,  more