CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Akron - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.49 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie W more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Canton-Massillon - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.22 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regiona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Cincinnati - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.78 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Comm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.12 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Columbus, Ohio - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.39 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.91 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Lima -May 2024": * * * Workers in the Lima, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.34 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wils more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Mansfield - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Mansfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.45 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Rapid City - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.08 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commission more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sandusky - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sandusky, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.69 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner J more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sioux Falls - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.27 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield, Ohio - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Springfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.16 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Toledo - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Toledo, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.65 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Youngstown-Warren - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Youngstown-Warren, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.03 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Borealis Tops 205,800 Guests at First Anniversary Total Amtrak St. Paul - Chicago Ridership Up 227 percent ST. PAUL, Minn., and CHICAGO - Robust ridership demand for the state-sponsored Borealis trains between St. Paul and Chicago continues to exceed expectations in its first full year of service. Operated daily by Amtrak under contracts with Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Borealis ridersh more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Chicago State University (CSU) continues to grapple with significant internal control and compliance deficiencies, according to a State Compliance Examination report for the year ended June 30, 2024. The audit, performed by Roth & Co., LLP as Special Assistant Auditors for the Auditor General, State of Illinois, resulted in a modified opinion on compliance and identified material weaknesses over internal control over compliance. The audit report detail more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren Counties Regional Office of Education No. 33 has received an unmodified opinion on its financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. This positive audit report comes from Adelfia LLC, acting as Special Assistant Auditors for the Auditor General, State of Illinois. An unmodified opinion, often called a "clean" opinion, means the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 21, 2025 ARMY Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, was awarded a $795,000,000 modification (P00005) to contract W911QX-24-D-0012 for Maven Smart System software licenses. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2029. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded May more PR

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Critical virtualization software to support Army information technology network operations By Elizabeth Urbaniak Irene Kremer-Palmer, contracting officer, and Maria Baskovic, contract specialist, from Army Contracting Command-Rock Island's Information Technology Directorate, awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity firm-fixed-price requirement with Army-wide impact in J more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Cramer, Welch Renew Bipartisan Push to Help Families Experiencing Diaper Need May 20, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Peter Welch (D-VT) re-introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for low-income families to afford the diapers they need. The End Diaper Need Act of 2025 would help assist low-income families addre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Demand Answers on Access to Care for Illinoisans After Prime Healthcare Reduces Services Following Acquisitions of Eight Hospitals May 20, 2025 In their letter to Prime Healthcare, the Senators demand answers on the justification, process, & impact of Prime's decision to cut pediatric, trauma, and maternal health care services in several newly-acquired hospitals [WASHINGTON,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing On Four Executive. Branch Nominees May 21, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Joseph Edlow, to be Director of United States  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Offers Amendment To The GENIUS Act To Crack Down On Crypto ATM Scams That Prey On Seniors May 20, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin called on his colleagues to support his amendment, which would help prevent scammers from stealing Americans' life savings through crypto schemes WASHINGTON - As the Senate considers the GENIUS Act this week, a bill meant to establish federal r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Defending Against Drones May 20, 2025 Today's hearing highlighted the growing use of drones and how Congress can strike the right balance in response WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Committee he more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Warns Republicans Against Their Plan To Overrule The Senate Parliamentarian May 21, 2025 Durbin: "Should my Senate Republican colleagues overrule the Parliamentarian, it will have major long-term impacts for the Senate and the legislative filibuster." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today cautioned his Senate Republican coll more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Demand Answers On Access To Care For Illinoisans After Prime Healthcare Reduces Services Following Acquisition Of Eight Hospitals May 20, 2025 In their letter to Prime Healthcare, the Senators demand answers on the justification, process, & impact of Prime's decision to cut pediatric, trauma, and maternal health care services in several newly-acquired hospitals WASHINGTON - more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Graham, Reps. Ocasio-Cortez & Lee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Non-Consensual, Sexually-Explicit Deepfake Imagery May 21, 2025 The DEFIANCE Act would give survivors a tool to reclaim their image and freedom WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Releases 2024 Community Investment Advisory Council Report The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) recently released its 2024 Community Investment Advisory Council (CIAC) Report, highlighting the impact of the Bank's community investment programs and the leadership of its CIAC. The CIAC is composed of housing more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 22 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rule on Rejected Filings Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today an amendment to Supreme Court Rule 9 which seeks to address the impact that a rejected filing can have on a filer if it were to delay a filing beyond a set deadline, such as those set by statute or rule. The new rule requires the trial court to al more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In An Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, Durbin Presses Secretary Rubio On The U.S.'s Response To The Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today participated in a Subcommittee hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Appropriation Hearing, Durbin Blasts HHS Secretary Kennedy For Cutting Medical Research, Hope For Patients May 20, 2025 In today's budget hearing, Durbin pressed Secretary Kennedy on why HHS has cut funding for ALS research, smoking prevention WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today participated in a Labor, Health more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Champaign and Ford Counties Regional Office of Education No. 9 has received an unmodified opinion on its financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. This positive assessment comes from an independent audit conducted by Adelfia LLC, acting as Special Assistant Auditors for the Auditor General, State of Illinois. An unmodified opinion, also known as a "clean" opinion, signifies that the financial statements are presented fairly, in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1969, as amended. This bill was introduced by the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks), my friend and colleague. The bill is a powerful reminder that mental health and physical health go hand in hand. This bill extends  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, my constituent, Debra, has this to say about Medicaid, and I agree. She says: It is absolutely essential. She adopted two medically fragile children from foster care. Both have Medicaid as their primary and only health insurance. They both receive ser more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues today to call out the House GOP's big billionaire bailout at the expense of my neighbors back home in Illinois-17. Their bill would take away food from hungry families and kick people off their health insurance, all so the ric more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Durbin's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring The Four American Service Members Who Died In Lithuania May 21, 2025 The resolution recognizes the soldiers' service and sacrifice to our nation and NATO allies WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, today commended the unanimous Senate passage of his bipartisan resolutio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) today reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - bipartisan, zero-cost legislation to improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill focuses on streamlining the  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Tulsa District awards contract for bridge replacement at Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma By Stacey Reese, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. for the Tenkiller Dam, May 15. The $28.695 million contract consists of bridge demolition including lead paint disposal and c more PR