WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Anti-ICE Rioting, Bomb and Death Threats Lead Chicago-Area Officials to Impose 'Civil Emergency Order' * Weekend Broadview, Illinois clash results in 21 arrests and leaves four police officers injured WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today called out sanctuary politicians in and around Chicago, after officials in nearby Broadview, Illinois had to declare a "Ci  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 20 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Using ultrabright X-rays to test materials for ultrafast aircraft Researchers are using Argonne's upgraded Advanced Photon Source to examine thin yet durable materials for hypersonic flight New technology recreates the conditions these materials would have to withstand when flying at five to seven times the speed of sound. * This might seem like an ob  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges * During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Calling For Senate Vote On Epstein Files Transparency Act Following the House's overwhelming bipartisan approval today, Senate Democrats call on Majority Leader Thune to "quickly hold a vote" in the Senate and place the legislation immediately on the Senate calendar *  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Calling For Senate Vote On Epstein Files Transparency Act Following the House's overwhelming bipartisan approval today, Senate Democrats call on Majority Leader Thune to "quickly hold a vote" in the Senate and place the legislation immediately on the Senate calendar * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Air Traffic Controllers Following 43 Day Government Shutdown * November 18, 2025 CHICAGO - Today U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with air traffic controllers at O'Hare International Airport to thank them for their work throughout the longest government shutdown in American history. During the shutdown, roughly 10,800 air traffic controllers con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Shares Story Of 'Miss Diana,' A Chicago-Area Teacher Who Was Pulled Out Of A Daycare & Unlawfully Detained For More Than A Week During 'Operation Midway Blitz' * "So, I ask my colleaguesespecially my Republican friends, who value liberty and freedom as much as I dowhat is stopping this government from deploying tear gas in your home city? What is stopping them from pointing guns at your  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement on Senate Passing Bill to Release the Epstein Files U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives in a 427-1 vote and now heads to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Passing Bill To Release The Epstein Files * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives in a 427-1 vote and now heads to the President's desk:  "First and foremost,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking The DHS Misinformation Campaign Illinois Congressional Democrats release comprehensive fact check refuting the Trump Administration's false accounts of dangerous immigration enforcement actions in Illinois * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a direct final rule to approve an element of Michigan's state implementation plan (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action pertains to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA), specifically addressing the provisions for State boards under CAA section 110(a)(2)(E)(ii) and the associated requirements of CAA section 128. Infrastructure requirements ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a revision to the Minnesota state implementation plan (SIP) that incorporates updates to Minnesota's air program rules. This final rule aligns the state's air quality requirements with requirements at the Federal level, providing consistency in air pollution control. The revision was submitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on Oct. 1, 2021, and includes changes that have occurred in the state  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a portion of a state implementation plan (SIP) submission from Michigan concerning the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This proposal addresses the structural components of Michigan's air quality management program, ensuring its ability to meet responsibilities under the CAA. This proposed rule focuses specifica  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a revision to the Minnesota state implementation plan (SIP) that would decrease the allowable emissions of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10) from a major wastewater treatment facility. This action responds to a request from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) concerning the Metropolitan Council Environmental Service (MCES) Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant (Metro   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSFR) -- A family trust, a family group and an individual investor have submitted separate applications to the Federal Reserve System to acquire voting shares in banking institutions located in Illinois and Mississippi. These requests were filed under the Change in Bank Control Act, beginning the process for the parties to obtain control of bank holdings in the two states. The Murray Family Trust, dated Dec. 28, 2015, along with Citizens State Bank as trustee, and individ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Gordon Law Group, Skokie, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns over proposed regulations related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation For U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. In its comments, the firm highlights critical issues within the existing tax framework that significantly affects taxpayers dealing with stablecoins. The law firm emphasizes that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) currentl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "An illegal immigrant killed my daughter. Katie and Illinois are both getting justice" * "Instead of acting with compassion or foresight, Illinois leaders encouraged and even incentivized illegal immigration, sending a dangerous message that anyone could come here without consequence."- Joe Abraham WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today highlighted Ange  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination involving Central Management Service - University Benefits Schedules. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNIVERSITY BENEFITS SCHEDULES COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2025 Release Date: November 13, 2025 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General FRANK J. MAUT  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination involving Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED June 30, 2024 Release Date: November 13, 2025 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 2 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 3 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination involving Procurement Policy Board. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST SYNOPSIS * (24-01) The Procurement Policy Board's (Board) internal controls over its voucher processing function were not operating effectively during the examination period. * (24-02) The Board did not exercise adequate controls over the recording and reporting of State Property. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIO  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving Regional Office of Education #39: Macon and Piatt Counties. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #39: MACON AND PIATT COUNTIES FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2024 Release Date: November 19, 2025 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 5 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 8 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor Gen  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit involving Regional Office of Education #49: Rock Island County. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #49: ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2023 Release Date: November 19, 2025 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 1 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 2 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General FRANK J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Under Trump, Families Have Already Spent An Average of $700 More Due to Inflation The Joint Economic Committee - Minority released a new report finding that the average U.S. household has already spent $700 more in the first eight months under President Trump. On the campaign trail, the President claimed that he would "bring the cost o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:25-cv-02324; C.D. Cal., filed Oct. 15, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Linh Thuy Le and Trong Hoang Luu, Case No. 8:25-cv-02324 (C.D. Cal., filed Oct. 15, 2025) On October 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil action against married couple Linh Thuy Le and Trong Hoang Luu for allegedly conducting an unregistered offering and making Ponzi-like  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- United Airlines (UAL), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to stub beam inspections of Boeing 737 aircraft. The letter outlines several recommendations aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in light of the inspection requirements specified in the NPRM. UAL's comments focus primarily on the need for updated provisions concerni  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, inju  more