Illinois State

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) about whether Kamala Harris has reached out to him about the possibility of being her vice presidential candidate.

Gov. JB Pritzker was asked if Harris has contacted him to be VP nominee. Hear his response

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president following the news that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection.Pritzker was at his Gold Coast home on Sunday, and it was unclear what talks he has had or who he has been communicating with since Mr. Biden suspended his reelection campaign earlier in the day.Monday morning, Pritzker endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee, saying he would work hard to get her elected, because she is the...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker floated as potential VP running mate

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Monday, a day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House and threw his support behind Harris to replace him on the ticket.Now halfway through his second term, Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does Biden's decision mean for the governor's political future?The governor did not comment on his own political ambitions on Monday, but said that he's fully behind Harris, just as he was behind Hilary Clinton in both of her presidential campaigns,...

Pritzker backs Harris for president. What does shift in race mean for his own future?

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Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

ILLINOIS - The campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris is actively reviewing potential candidates for her vice-presidential running mate, requesting vetting materials from seven prominent Democrats, as revealed by a source close to the process. This marks a significant step in Harris' efforts to solidify her campaign strategy following President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.

Harris Campaign's VP Pick: Seven Democrats in the Spotlight; Illinois' Pritzker Not Included

California State

The HD Post

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

Virginia State

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Anchorage, AK

Cheryl E Preston

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Wisconsin State

Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, according to court records from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The operator listed Manufacturers Bank and Pizza Hut as its top unsecured creditors with respective claims of over $21 million and $2.2...

Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy

New York City, NY

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

Moline, IL

(Moline, IL) -- Deere and Company has begun laying off salaried employees. A statement from the company sent to WQAD News 8 does not specify the number of employees affected or the locations impacted. The company says a reduction in product demand and increased operational costs at John Deere have...

Deere and Company Begin Laying Off Salaried Employees

TheDailyBeast

Former President Barack Obama has reportedly told allies that Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has made his bid to win back the White House even tougher than it had been previously.The Washington Post reports that Obama gave a harsher private assessment of Biden’s chances of re-election following the debate despite publicly trying to ease concerns by tweeting that “bad debates happen.”The outlet reported that Obama “spoke directly with Biden by phone after last Thursday’s debate to offer his support as a sounding board and private counselor for his embattled former vice president,” according to WaPo.It remains unclear how much or...

Obama Privately Goes Shaky After Offering to Prop Up Biden

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

Springfield, IL

The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman killed inside her Illinois home, had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records. Sean Grayson’s career included short...

Records show deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s fatal shooting worked for 6 agencies in 4 years

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Chicago, IL

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?

Connecticut State

POLITICO

He was among first to endorse Biden in 2020.

Connecticut’s Lamont appears to become first governor to turn on Biden

Peoria, IL

PEORIA (25News Now) - Goodwill of Central Illinois is giving teachers a special back-to-school gift: free books. With a valid school ID, teachers can bring or purchase a bag to fill with books at the store. They offer various books from science fiction to textbooks, and the options change daily...

Goodwill is giving free books to teachers

Dekalb, IL

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House.
                The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
                The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...

Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative

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Durbin Declines to Endorse Pritzker for VP

NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said Monday he waited until...

Durbin Declines to Endorse Pritzker for VP

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