ROCKFORD, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Two Foreign Nationals Indicted in Chicago as Part of $10 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme CHICAGO -- Two foreign nationals participated in a $10 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and private insurers for nonexistent health care services, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. In 2023 and 2024, BURHA  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Don't miss it: Student Conference Q&A webinar * Next Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CST), eight speakers from Texas A&M University involved in the upcoming ANS Student Conference 2026 will hold an online Q&A to discuss the upcoming event. During this informal, drop-in session, students will be able to stop by and ask any questions they might have regarding   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on DHS Shutdown * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lapsed and the agency shut down: "Trump and Kristi Noem's DHS is out of control. From aggressive operations across Illinois to the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, the path forward is clear: DHS must be hel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-471) on the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2583). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Jan. 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2853, the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), allows federal prosecutors to aggregate stolen goods valued at $5,000 or more over a 12-month period for the purposes of the federal crimi  more

KANKAKEE, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- Kankakee Community College issued the following news: * * * KCC receives $44,000 state grant Kankakee Community College has received a state grant to expand English as a Second Language instruction and supportive services for adult learners. The funding of $44,000 will be used for new citizenship classes and two additional ESL classes in remote areas of the district. "This grant is to expand English language instruction and supportive services for adult learne  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Kingfisher feathers' colors created from nanostructures, not pigments * * For more than a millennium, artists have used kingfishers' vibrant blue feathers in art, fashion and decorations * Scientists investigated cultural objects decorated with feathers to reveal the nanoscale architecture that gives rise to their colors * Findings could advance understanding of craft, historical context, m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Velazquez Introduce Resolution Calling for an End to the Monroe Doctrine * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) to announce the introduction of H.Res.1056 (link is external), the New Good Neighbor Act. The resolution called for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the establishment of a "New Good Neighbor" polic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-76) on a bill (S. 550) that aims to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois. The report was advanced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Oct. 14, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on Dec. 15, 2025, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of S. 550 is to authorize the United   more