WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Innovative public private partnership will advance locally designed economic plans in energy communities. * * * Today, the inaugural Energy Communities AmeriCorps class launched their year of full-time service with a pledge to "get things done for America" by working with local leaders to advance economic development and job creation in rural energy communities across the country. This innovative publ  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Chicago, IL - On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the installation of automatic warning devices at multiple highway-rail crossings near Goodwine and Woodland in Iroquois County. The crossings are located at County Road 200 North (AAR/DOT #167212S), County Road 1200 North (AAR/DOT #167216U), County Road 500 North (AAR/DOT #167226A), and County Road 1800 Ea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Chicago, IL - On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the installation of automatic warning devices at the Kilbuck Road (AAR/DOT #372330G) highway-rail crossing near Monroe Center in Ogle County. "Rail safety infrastructure improvements are beneficial to all who live, work, and travel along train tracks," said ICC Commissioner Michael T. Carrigan. "The Grade  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Chicago, IL - Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) cut portions of Illinois American Water's rate increase request for water and sewer services. The ICC's decision reduces Illinois American Water's rate request by approximately 30 percent for an overall increase of $110 million. The decision also approves a 9.84 percent return on equity (ROE) for the company, a reduction  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit stayed an injunction a district court entered regarding the Protect Illinois Communities Act. The stay will remain in place while the appeal is pending. "I am pleased the 7th Circuit has stayed the district court's injunction. My office will continue to pro  more

PARIS, France, Dec. 6 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Startup Ecosystem Awards in Paris highlights excellence in growth and innovation for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity * * * Governor JB Pritzker joined the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Mind the Bridge, and economic leaders for the Startup Ecosystems (SES) Awards in Paris, France. Representing Illinois and the Department of Commerce and Economic O  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * DCEO & IMEC Selected for Federal Funding, Advancing Illinois' Robust Manufacturing Industry * * * Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that the State has been awarded $2 million in federal grant funding for the Smart Manufacturing Lighthouse Program (SMLP  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Fino Exterior faces $262K more in fines amid history of jeopardizing employees * * * LAKE ZURICH, IL - For the eighth time since 2020, federal workplace safety inspectors have cited a Lake Zurich roofing contractor for exposing workers to falls from elevation, the leading cause of fatal and serious injuries among people employed in the construction industr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO), in coordination with the military services and U.S. Coast Guard, has authorized 20 additional installations to begin ordering Global Household Goods (GHC) shipments. Two of the installations began in mid-November with the additional 18 beginning in December. N  more