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One of London’s most popular restaurants, Hawksmoor, will officially launch its brand-new restaurant in Chicago. Located in the three-story landmark location at 500 N LaSalle Drive in River North, you can make reservations starting Thursday, June 27. Hawksmoor is renowned as one of the best steakhouses globally, named #1 steakhouse in the world by the World’s Best Steak Restaurants in 2022. This global recognition places Hawksmoor in a prestigious dining community, and now you can officially take part in Chicago.  Hawksmoor was first opened in 2006 by childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott in London. Almost twenty years later, it has made a name for itself as a world-class dining destination.  Its rigorous ingredients and employment ethics standards have earned it recognition as one of few restaurants worldwide with a B Corp Certification. The menu centers around steaks from ethically reared cattle and sustainably sourced seafood alongside one of the country’s most progressive cocktail programs. 

Hawksmoor, The Beloved London Steakhouse, Opens In Chicago Tonight

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Chicago’s summer is a symphony of lovely festivals catering to various musical tastes. From June to September, the city becomes a stage for some of the most exceptional musical performances. Whether you’re into country, blues, rock, or electronic music, these events promise an unforgettable experience for attendees, which is why we’ve curated a guide to the most exceptional Chicago music festivals.  Get ready for an indelible experience at the eleventh edition of Windy City Smokeout! This premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival returns to Chicago’s iconic United Center venue. Headline performances will feature Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Thomas Rhett, and more. The full 2024 BBQ Windy City Smokeout lineup includes Bub City, Blues Hog, Green Street Smoked Meats, Hogapalooza, Hoodoo Brown BBQ, Hurtado Barbecue, Joe’s Kansas City BBQ, Little Miss BBQ, Lexington Betty’s Smokehouse, Meat Mitch, Operation BBQ Relief, Panther City BBQ, Pappy’s Smokehouse, Salt Lick BBQ, Smoque BBQ, Soul & Smoke, Sugarfire Smokehouse, and Ubons BBQ, Wright’s Barbecue. When: July 11-14, 2024

These Are The Top Summer Music Festivals In Chicago

While recent reports from the Census Bureau suggest that Chicago could be on its way to losing its place as the third-largest city in the country, we’re still very much the Second City in terms of reputation. Resonance Consultancy, an international consulting group behind worldsbestcities.com, recently released its ranking of America’s 100 Best Cities, placing Chicago at #2 as the second-best city in the country. Claiming to be “building the most comprehensive city rankings on the planet”, Resonance’s annual lists rank cities by using “a combination of statistical performance and qualitative evaluations by locals and visitors.” These 31 performance and perceptions metrics are used to determine three key factors: “Livability, Lovability, and Prosperity” to define each city’s score.

Chicago Named Second Best City In The United States

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Seattle, WA

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Pierce County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Health officials have suspended the license of Pierce County massage therapist Lukela Los Banos, the Washington Department of Health reported on Thursday. Los Banos allegedly placed suction cups on the back of a patient's legs on Sep. 23, 2023, and left the cups on their skin for around 40 minutes, the DOH reports. He allegedly tightened the cups three times, injuring the patient’s skin, according to the department.

Massage Therapist Suspended: Injury During Treatment

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Indiana State

NASCAR is just one week away, which means there will be significant traffic until the race is over—so please, Chicagoans, plan your travels accordingly. If you are planning a date, heading to the club, or grabbing dinner with friends, call that Uber 15 minutes earlier or maybe just take the L. Street closures begin today, Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race 4th of July weekend on July 6–7, 2024. Chicago is hosting the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series street races for the second year. Inhabitants and visitors are advised to be aware of the traffic impacts and safety measures in place. The City of Chicago and NASCAR officials are working diligently to minimize the impacts of street closures, parking restrictions, reroutes, and traffic as the course and viewing structures are set up and taken down. Even with the NASCAR street closures, all businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the race weekend. Thursday, June 27 – Beginning at 7 p.m. Closure of Jackson Dr. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr.

Significant Street Closures For The NASCAR Chicago Street Race Will Begin Today

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Jacksonville, FL

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

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Erratic Weather Expected In Chicago This Week With Highs Near 100 Accompanied By Periodic Storms

As we approach the official first day of summer later this week the city is already shifting into summer mode with public pools kicking off the...

Erratic Weather Expected In Chicago This Week With Highs Near 100 Accompanied By Periodic Storms

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