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Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

Fox News

A former mafia member died last week in New York City after he was decapitated following a traffic accident in which he was hit by a truck.

NYC mobster known as ‘Tony Cakes’ identified as pedestrian decapitated by truck: report

Connecticut State

Alright, Nutmeggers, it’s time to dive into the unique slang that only true Connecticut residents would know! Grab your Dunkin’ coffee and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 local terms that’ll have you chatting like a born-and-bred Connecticutian. Let’s get started!. The Merritt.

15 Slang Words Only People from Connecticut Know

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

New Jersey State

The US Sun

A COUPLE has hit the jackpot worth $221 million — but they will walk away with only a fraction of the winnings. Hundreds of thousands of people play the lotto every day — but not everyone walks home with millions of dollars. Two lucky New Jersey residents recently scored one of the largest prizes in […]

Anonymous grocery store shopper becomes instant multi-millionaire – but immediately loses $115m when they get lotto cash

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Shakeem Parker, 30, was acquitted on Tuesday in New York City of the 2021 murder of former Lewiston resident Alpo Martinez. Alpo Martinez was infamous for his role in the 1980s crack epidemic, admitting to involvement in at least 14 murders in New York and Washington, D.C. Facing a possible death penalty, he struck a deal with prosecutors, serving 20 years in prison in exchange for testifying against another dealer in Washington, D.C.

Man Acquitted in Murder of Former Drug Kingpin Alpo Martinez

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

Having survival supplies on hand before a disaster strikes will keep you out of the frantic ranks of the unprepared. I don't think I need to remind you all of the toilet paper crisis of 2020, or all the bread and milk that go first during large storms. With the current presidential situation, now is the time to start stocking up if you haven't already.

Prepare Now: Things That Will Disappear First From Store Shelves

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

InsideEdition

"I'm sure there's several different methodologies of what they could've done. They chose that method and to be honest with you I wouldn't second-guess them," Nassau County Fire Marshall Michael Uttaro tells Inside Edition.

New York City Firefighter Breaks Parked Car Windows to Access Blocked Fire Hydrant

New York Post

Heartbroken neighbors of a 33-year-old NYPD recruit who died in sweltering heat at a Bronx firing range said they’re still reeling after losing “a good person” just days before he joined New York’s Finest.

“I’m devastated,” neighbor Susan DelValle said of fallen recruit Edgar Ordonez. “I was so proud of him when he told me he was going to be a police officer. I was cheering for him.

“He was polite, loving, friendly, very respectful,” DelValle said. “He was a quiet guy. He was so close to [graduation] day and look what happened.”



NYPD cop-killer Eddie Matos’ eighth bid for freedom denied: ‘Extremely...

Neighbors ‘devastated’ after NYPD recruit dies in sweltering heat:  ‘He would have been a good cop’

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

Having been informed of apparently unsupervised swims by children and teens in the Bronx River over the last several years, Norwood News can confirm that groups...

Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

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