WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) calling for the elimination of certain COVID-19 recordkeeping provisions. ACOEM represents over 3,000 health professionals dedicated to enhancing the safety and health of the workforce and asserts that the existing requirements are unnecessary and re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: * * * CTPF Testifies in Support of SB 1893 On October 15, 2025, the Illinois Senate Pensions Committee held a subject matter hearing on SB 1893, sponsored by Senator Robert F. Martwick (D). This critical bill increases the retiree health insurance premium subsidy, protecting the health and financial security of Chicago's retired teachers. Chair Martwick opened the meeting, reflecting on CTPF's 130th a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Denounces Anti-Indian Hate Speech by Florida Official, Calls for Unity Against Hate and the Climate of Fear Fueled by Trump's Mass ICE Raids * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned recent remarks by Palm Bay, Florida, City Council Member Chandler Langevin calling for the mass removal of Indian immigrants (link is external) : "It's unacceptable--and dange  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Jean Anne Highland, Chief of Staff at Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" survey. The Chief of Staff argues that the new data collection system could impose an undue burden on community colleges and their students. The Education Department's notice in the Federal Register sought input regarding whether open-enr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Plano Pharmaceuticals Inc., Zion, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing key concerns related to the agency's initiative, "Onshoring Manufacturing of Drugs and Biological Products." The company, which was founded in 2023 and is currently establishing its first manufacturing facility in Illinois, supports the initiative aimed at boosting domestic drug production and enhancing public health. In the letter, Plano Pharm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia, Ranking Member Raskin Lead Judiciary Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration End Lawless and Violent Crackdown on Chicago * Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2025)-- On Thursday, Chicagoland Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, are leading Committee Democrats in demanding (link is external) the Trump Administration immediately  more