| *Illinois Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday August 21, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Celebrate the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows With Free Events in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Endowment for the Arts issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024:
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September 17--Film Screening and Discussion at the Kennedy Center
September 18--Awards Ceremony at the Library of Congress
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This September in Washington, DC, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will hold free events to celebrate ten extraordinary artists who shape America's cultural heritage--the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of our nation's highes
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FHLBank Chicago Announces $300 Million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Collateral Pilot Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news:
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is announcing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Collateral Pilot Program, which provides members with increased lendable value on their pledged collateral for up to $300 million of qualifying mortgage loans on LIHTC multi-family housing projects. Through member banks, credit unions, i
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Floating Classroom Event Hosted by EPA Regional Leaders to Promote Healthy Waters Along Mississippi River During National Water Quality Month
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 20, 2024) - Today on a barge docked near Alton, Illinois, EPA regional leaders held a first-ever, four-region event to promote water quality along the Mississippi River. EPA leadership from Regions 4, 5, and 6 joined EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister during National Water Quality Month to host a floating classroom and share their commitments to the river.
Together, these fo
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Ill. U.S. Attorney: Federal Jury Convicts Man of Possessing Multiple Firearms While Trafficking Fentanyl in Chicago Suburbs
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024:
A federal jury has convicted a man on drug and firearm charges for possessing multiple guns while trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics in the Chicago suburbs.
The jury on Friday found OMARI ANDREWS, JR. guilty of possessing an AR-15 style firearm and three handguns while trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in
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President Biden Answers Questions Before Air Force One Departure from Chicago, Ill.
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- President Biden answered questions before the Air Force One departure on Aug. 20, 2024:
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THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come over. You've been waiting a while. What -- what do you got? Any questions?
Q: What did you think of that reception you got there tonight?
THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it meant a lot to me. Very nice.
Q: Are you angry at Nancy Pelosi? Are you going to speak with her?
THE PRESIDENT: No, I haven't spoken to Nancy at all. I mean, look, I made -- no -
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Two-Star General Returns to South Side Chicago to Inspire Youth at 8th Infantry Association Scholarship Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news:
Chicago, Ill. - Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, The Adjutant General of Illinois and the Commander of the Illinois National Guard was the keynote speaker at the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association annual scholarship ceremony on Aug. 10 at the Illinois Army National Guard's General Richard Jones Armory on Chicago's South Side.
The 8th Infantry Association keeps the memory of the Illinois National Guard'
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