WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Rise From Trauma Act To Address Childhood Trauma * December 11, 2025 The legislation would expand support for children who have experienced trauma and address the cycle of violence and addiction WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase su more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Illinois National Guard unit plays vital role in U.S. military operations in Somalia * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard 's Pontiac-based Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S. personnel and equipment in the Horn of Africa from October 2024 to July 2025,  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 13 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Announces Recall and Assignment of Seven Retired Circuit Court Judges Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced today the recall and assignment of seven retired circuit court judges from Cook, Will, and Pope counties to address a shortage of judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Section 15 of article VI of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21140) entitled "Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings LP - Acquisition of Control - Lavdas Enterprises Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: Van Pool Transportation LLC (Van Pool) and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP (AG Holdings) (collectively, Applicants), both noncarriers, have filed an appl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * Year in Review: Warfighting is the Army's top priority By Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Nofziger United States Army Soldiers proved the most lethal and combat-ready force in the world in 2025. From showcasing advanced warfighting capabilities and tactics, securing and defending the nation from within our borders, to proving our skills in international conflict, there is no doubt the U.S. Army's training prepares Sol more PR