WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The College of DuPage, a community college in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding concerns over a proposed new survey known as the "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS). The letter highlights potential implications for community colleges, particularly in relation to compliance with federal antidiscrimination law. In its notice posted in the Federal Register on August 15, 2025, the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Despite Democrats' Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend * Without pay, our law enforcement arrested the worst of the worst including child sex abusers, murderers, violent repeat offenders, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - While the Democrats' government shutdown continues, they are not deterring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Hamas Releasing All Living Israeli Hostages * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement after Hamas released This link opens in new window or tab. all 20 living Israeli hostages as part of phase one of the U.S.-led peace agreement:  "This is such an incredible relief. I am thrilled for the families who will be able to hug their loved ones  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Delegation Members Pen Letter to Health Insurance Companies, Seeking Answers About Cost of Republicans' Inaction on Extending ACA Tax Credits * In their letters to eight health insurance companies, the lawmakers emphasize that Illinoisans rely on ACA enhanced premium tax credits to afford health care [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Quigley, Kelly, Davis Demand Answers About Frozen Federal Funding for Chicago's Red Line Extension Project & Red and Purple Modernization Project * On October 3, OMB Director Russell Vought announced that the Trump Administration would put on hold the $2.1 billion in federal funding promised to CTA's Red Line Extension Project and CTA's Red and Purple Modernization Project [C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Return Of The Hostages Held By Hamas * SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the release of the remaining 20 living hostages held by Hamas: "Congratulations to President Trump for the historic Gaza agreement. We know there are still critical elements to be negotiated and settled but the release of the Israeli h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE's 287g partnership with Oklahoma Highway Patrol nets 120 illegal alien arrests, 91 driving with CDL licenses, in 3-day operation * OKLAHOMA CITY -- From Sept. 22-25, ICE officers joined the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for a three-day special emphasis operation to disrupt criminal activity and threats to public safety along I-40 in western Oklahoma thr  more