Illinois State

Columbus, OH

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed off on legislation prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who lodge code violation complaints against them.
                The Landlord Retaliation Act also bans landlords from terminating leases, increasing rent, decreasing services or threatening lawsuits in instances of such disputes, as well as bars them from refusing to renew a lease after a tenant comes forward with such a complaint or seeks assistance from an elected official related to one.
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Pritzker signs ‘Landlords Retaliation Act’ to mixed reaction

Chicago, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker is again sharing his doubts that a taxpayer-funded stadium will be approved for the Chicago Bears.In May, the Bears unveiled plans for a multibillion-dollar domed stadium on the lakefront just south of Soldier Field, seeking $900 million in public financing in upfront costs and another $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds for infrastructure improvements around the stadium.The governor in May called the Bears' proposal a "nonstarter," and on Monday said the team has not put forward any new proposals that would make it through the Illinois General Assembly. Even if the team did, it's unlikely they...

Gov. JB Pritzker says it would be "near impossible" to approve Bears stadium deal this fall

(The Center Square) – With the threat of another wave of migrants bused to Illinois during the Democratic National Convention next week, nearly 200 people became U.S. citizens Wednesday during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
                The group, who came from 49 different countries, took the Oath of Allegiance.
                Several elected officials were on hand, including U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Nearly 200 people become naturalized citizens at Illinois fair

Beginning Jan. 1, all insured Illinois residents will have free access to all colonoscopies deemed medically necessary. On Aug. 9, Illinois' governor signed House Bill 2385, which requires insurance coverage for all colonoscopies in patients that show signs or symptoms of colon cancer or have an existing colon condition, according to an Aug. 9 press release.

Illinois governor signs colonoscopy legislation

The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday.

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O’Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

Dolton, IL

Whiskey Riff

A chicken wing heist for the ages – until she got caught. An Illinois school worker by the name of Vera Lidell was recently caught in a scheme that saw her secretly steal $1.5 million dollars in food from the Havery School District in Dolton, Illinois. Lidell was the Director of Food Services, which is how she orchestrated the food caper – which was reportedly mostly chicken wings.

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers To Pay $1.5 Million To Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years For Stealing Chicken Wings

Sullivan, MO

Washington County, MO

New York Post

A Missouri man with an alleged history of domestic abuse is accused of strapping his ex into a wheelchair and forcing her to watch him and his new girlfriend dig her grave before killing her, investigators said.

Tony Charboneau, 36, was charged with the murder of his former girlfriend, Amy Hogue, 43, and other crimes related to her death after she vanished on June 20, Washington County Prosecuting Attorney John Jones announced last week.

Charboneau supposedly got into an argument with Hogue, which led to him punching and stomping on her as she was leaving his home on the day she went missing,...

Grandmother strapped to wheelchair was forced to watch grave being dug before ex killed her: cops

Columbia, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 29, 2021. It has since been updated. A Missouri high school student made history, this homecoming season, by becoming the first male student to be crowned Homecoming Queen during the school's homecoming game this week. "It was literally like a dream," the student, Zachary Willmore, told KOMU 8. "It was just really special to me." A video of the ecstatic moment when Willmore won the hearts across social media after it was posted to Twitter and YouTube. In the footage, people in the vicinity are heard going wild with cheers when the teen's name is announced and he adorns the homecoming sash on the field in front of the crowded bleachers.

High school picks a boy as its homecoming queen for the first time

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This is the absolute safest city to live in Illinois!

Illinois Destination Named 'Safest' Place To Live In The Entire State

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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Missouri State

National Weather Force

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Mississippi Valley, especially impacting eastern Missouri, western Illinois, and western Kentucky, from Thursday late evening into the overnight hours. Main Impact: Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Likely; MS Valley Area; Late Evening; August 15th

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Sangamon County, IL

The Independent

 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded Sonya Massey in her home last month after the Black woman called 911 for help. Pritzker, a Democrat, said Republican Jack Campbell should step down because “the sheriff has failed.”Sean Grayson, 30, faces three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct in the July 6 shooting death of Massey, 36. Campbell, who hired Grayson for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department in May 2023, reiterated his intent Wednesday to stay in the job. “He has failed to explain how...

Illinois governor calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Black woman in her home

Springfield, IL

The downstate Illinois sheriff who received criticism over his handling of the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, who was killed by a sheriff's deputy, announced he will retire by the end of the month.Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell made the announcement on Friday, just over a month after Massey was shot and killed by the deputy on July 6 in her home outside of Springfield.The deputy, Sean Grayson, was fired from the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office after the shooting and was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct in connection with Massey's death. He...

Sheriff criticized for handling of death of Sonya Massey to retire

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

 An Illinois deputy who last month fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 about a potential prowler, will remain in jail despite his release request, a judge ruled. The decision came the same day that Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, whose department employed ex-deputy Sean Grayson, announced he would retire at the end of the month, despite resisting previous calls to step down.Grayson had asked the county court to reconsider an order from last month denying pre-trial release in his murder case, arguing the facility where he’s being held, Menard County Jail, would not provide...

Sonya Massey’s killer cop to stay in jail despite request for release to treat cancer as sheriff abruptly resigns

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reigns as Winning Bidder at State Fair's Prestigious Livestock Auction for Fifth Year

The Illinois State Fair's Governor's Sale of Champions has historically been a showcase of agricultural excellence, and this year continues the tradition with the auction of...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reigns as Winning Bidder at State Fair's Prestigious Livestock Auction for Fifth Year

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