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News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Army Sustainment Command Uses Intelligence, Security to Complete Its Mission
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: Story by Corinna Baltos, U.S. Army Sustainment Command The U.S. has troops all over the globe to conduct the full range of military and humanitarian operations. These Soldiers need to be sustained with ammunition, food and other vital supplies. That is the job of U.S. Army Sustainment Command. However, it can't do its job without proper information, and that is where the unit's G2 (Intelligence and  more

Ill. Gov. Pritzker: EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * REV Illinois incentive package supports company's relocation from Houston * * * Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buf  more

Ill. House Democrats: Canty Lauded by Illinois Environmental Council for Work Tackling Climate Change, Promoting Clean Energy
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, received a 100% scorecard from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for helping lead the fight to support the environment, tackle climate change and promote clean energy. "Keeping our air clear and our water clean, promoting the growth of clean energy technologies, combatting the effects of climate change or cutting back on w  more

Ill. House Democrats: Families and Fun Take Center Stage at Kids Expo Hosted by State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Aurora, Ill. - Over 800 attendees flocked to the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, September 14 for the annual Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck event, hosted by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego). The event, held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., was a resounding success, with families enjoying a perfect day of sunshine, fun activities, and interactive experiences. Highlights of the   more

Ill. House Democrats: Scherer Encourages Residents to Apply for Federal Lifeline Program
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: In recognition of Digital Connective and Lifeline Awareness Week, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local income-eligible residents to take advantage of discounted internet and phone services through the federal government's Lifeline Program. "In our connected world, a cell phone and access to the internet are absolutely essential yet many of our citizens struggle to pay the rising costs   more

Ill. House Democrats: Yang Rohr Hosts Waterway Cleanup, Continuing Environmental Advocacy
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: NAPERVILLE, Ill. - State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is inviting members of the community to help her clean up the DuPage River at Knoch Knolls Park on Saturday, Sept. 28 at noon, continuing her advocacy for environmental protection and the preservation of Illinois' habitats. "As state representative, I have always been a strong defender of our state's natural beauty, both continually emphasizing  more

Wis. A.G. Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. "Raising awareness about the harmful impact th  more