What's New - 12th District

COSTELLO RECEIVES RCGA’S HIGHEST ANNUAL HONOR - THE “RIGHT ARM OF ST. LOUIS” AWARD
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) was honored last night with the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association’s (RCGA’s) Right Arm of St. Louis Award at the organization’s 2012 Annual Meeting & Dinner. -- Read more ->

COSTELLO ANNOUNCES BENEFITS FOR HEARTLAND BAKERY COMPANY WORKERS
Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) has received confirmation from the U. S. Department of Labor that workers of Heartland Bakery Company, LLC, in Du Quoin, including on-site leased workers from SelectRemedy, will be eligible for worker adjustment assistance.-- Read more ->

ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO HIGH-SPEED RAIL RECEIVES $186M IN FEDERAL FUNDS
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today awarded the St. Louis to Chicago high speed rail corridor $186 million for further work on the project. The corridor is one of the most advanced in the United States and has received over $1.4 billion in federal funding. -- Read more ->

COSTELLO WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election to Congress in 2012. -- Read more ->

Statement from President Obama

Statement from Governor Quinn

Statement from Senator Dick Durbin

Statement from Democratic Whip, Steny Hoyer

Statement from Congressman John Shimkus

What's New - DC

COSTELLO LAUDS AIRLINE FEE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL), Ranking Democrat on the Aviation Subcommittee, today lauded new federal rules requiring airlines and ticket agents to clearly disclose all costs associated with the price of a ticket at the outset of the purchase. This will allow air travelers to better understand the full cost of the ticket.” -- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight: -- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS WILL RESIGN
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will resign: -- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF WILLIAM DALEY
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of William Daley as White House Chief of Staff: -- Read more ->

PILOT FATIGUE RULE A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR AVIATION SAFETY
Congressman Jerry F. Costello (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, praised the final flight time and duty rule announced by Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Michael Huerta this morning. -- Read more ->

News You Can Use

Myths and Facts
There are several myths that keep recycling in forwarded e-mails and I want to share the facts with you.
Go to my Myths and Facts page for further detail.

UNDELIVERED IRS REFUNDS
Over $4 million worth of tax refunds for residents in Illinois has been returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors.
Go to my Press Release and take the link at the bottom of the release to see the list of people in the 12th Congressional District who are due a refund.