WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Includes an anticipated $11.5 million for the first workforce development awardees to address critical U.S. job and skill gaps across semiconductor research, design, manufacturing, and production Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center's (NSTC) Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE), making a decisive step toward solving one of the most p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Name of Product: John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors Hazard: The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 26, 2024 Units: About 147,900 (In addition, about 16,800 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 fro  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, celebrated the completion of three Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, or NESP, projects on the Illinois River yesterday, Sept. 24. The district held the dedication ceremony for Alton Pool Islands, Twin Islands and Moore's Towhead NESP projects as part of the kick-off of the district's annual River Resources A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: MINNEAPOLIS The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA violated federal laws by subjecting female employees, including some who were teenagers, to sexual harassment by one of its managers , failing to take prompt action to stop the harassment, and prompting an employee to resign as a result, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. According to the EEOC's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: CHICAGO Timken, Inc., which manufactures a range of supportive mechanical devices for industrial and aerospace uses, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it rescinded a job offer from a qualified applicant with decades of manufacturing experience because he is hard of hearing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. Accordin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * The 2023 American Housing Survey marks 50 years of providing a comprehensive assessment of housing in America and includes key benchmarks to strengthen America's housing industry * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, released the 2023 American Housing Survey (AHS). The release of thi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a stipulated agreement to install automatic warning devices at two highway-rail crossings in Galena. The crossings are located at Bouthiller Street (AAR/DOT# 306909B) and S. Main Street (AAR/DOT #306910V) over the Chicago & Central & Pacific Railroad Company (CC&P) track. The total estimated cost of the signal design  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) rule that helps prevent illegal gun trafficking by expanding the category of firearm dealers who are required to obtain a license and perform background checks on potential buyers. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on Sept. 26, 2024, involving the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTION CODE The Department of Employment Security (Department) did not fully comply with the requirements of the State's Election Code (Code). During testing of the Department's compliance with the Code, we noted the  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF). As part of IAC's Bold New Changes, the Creative Accelerator Fund provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois' economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital role that artis  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: CHICAGO - State Senator Omar Aquino joined state leaders and EeroQ Corporation leadership to announce new investments in the company's quantum headquarters in Chicago's Humboldt Park community. "I'm pleased that EeroQ will continue to grow in Humboldt Park, where their quantum facility expansion will house technology development and world-class workers that could make life-changing discoveries," said Aq  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus held an impactful "Raices" conference this year, where its Senate members engaged with community members and organizers. The mid-September event featured roundtable discussions that fostered dialogue around policies and priorities, allowing attendees to share their ideas and concerns. This collaborative environment not only facilitated networking but also aimed to s  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: Story by Jon Connor, U.S. Army Sustainment Command There's dedication and then there's dedication. One such person who works for the U.S. Army Sustainment Command who goes above and beyond the call of duty is Garry Carter. He first started serving his country 54 years ago. Carter joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1970 and was immediately put in a "through ticket" drill sergeant program to go directl  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * AGs Support the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act to Help Stop Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in calling on Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries. In thei  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Alphabet, Goldman Sachs among parties charged for late filings * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against 23 entities and individuals for failures to timely report information about their holdings and transactions in public company stock. Two public companies were also charged for contributing to filing failures by their officers   more