WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: These data will be collected through the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), a partnership between the USGS and state geological surveys that is revolutionizing our understanding of the nation's mineral and geologic resources crucial to securing a reliable and sustainable supply of critical minerals. "The work being done through Earth MRI is transformative, i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2024: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today convened a discussion around the barriers, challenges, and solutions to housing needs in Illinois and Chicagoland--bringing together key leaders in the space like U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), IFF, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). Hosted at  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023. Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk. Earlier toda  more