Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said recently passed legislation, touted by the Illinois governor and supported at a national level by the vice president, is just big government trying to provide a ‘solution’ to the problem Democrats created.
                The Illinois legislature \passed a Gov. J.B. Pritzker-Supported measure that eliminates medical debt from an individual's credit report.
                Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke in favor...

Harris and Pritzker separately tout erasing medical debt

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People die at a younger age in this county than in any other Illinois county

Illinois County Has The 'Shortest Life Expectancy' In The Entire State

(The Center Square) – Now that the Illinois General Assembly approved $75 million in another round of emergency rental assistance, many landlords are wondering if the taxpayer-funded rental assistance is here to stay. The Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance recently held a webinar on the significant developments involving evictions. President...

New developments in the eviction process in Illinois

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

The US Sun

HUNDREDS of Americans are eligible for part of a massive $6.49 million settlement that could result in tens of thousands of dollars being deposited in their bank accounts. Individuals that were impacted in a 2022 data breach are eligible to claim part of the large settlement. The settlement stems from...

Americans to get one-time $10,000 payment as company coughs up $6.49m for data breach – and you don’t need documentation

North Carolina State

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Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Sangamon County, IL

Springfield, IL

The Shade Room

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell has spoken on the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, which occurred at the hands of his ex-deputy Sean Grayson. Additionally, the sheriff has addressed calls from the community, and Massey’s father, to resign from his position. RELATED: Sonya Massey’s Family Seeks JUSTICE After A 911 Call Resulted In Her Tragic Death [...]
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UPDATE: Sheriff Of Illinois Deputy Who Shot Sonya Massey Breaks Silence & Addresses Calls To Step Down (WATCH)

Chicago, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois State Police are investigating three shootings on Chicago area expressways in less than 24 hours.The first of the three happened Sunday evening on the Dan Ryan Expressway, which historically has seen the most shootings of any Chicago area expressway, including this year. Around 5:15 p.m., a driver was headed south on the Dan Ryan between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street when someone in another vehicle began shooting. No one was hurt, but the shooting forced police to divert traffic, causing backups in the downtown area for more than three hours before all lanes of the Dan...

3 shootings reported on Chicago area expressways in 24 hours

New York City, NY

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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

Two teens seemingly ravaged by multiple bullets were found dead in front of their Chicago home this morning as a small crowd of neighbors gathered once they heard the shots ring out. Police said the incident happened in the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive just after midnight. A group of...

Two Chicago teens dead after they were riddled with 'multiple bullets' in front of their own home

Paducah, KY

UPI News

A reported snake on the loose in a Kentucky neighborhood turned out to be a surprisingly friendly yellow boa constrictor.

Yellow boa constrictor found wandering in Kentucky neighborhood

Big changes may be afoot in Medicare hospice reimbursements and fraud prevention. Between rate and rule changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and legislative efforts to overhaul hospice spending and reporting requirements, providers may have a lot of work to do to remain compliant. Numerous modifications have...

Changes may be coming to hospice care rates, reporting

TheStreet

Dental hygienist careers offer high pay for a relatively low up-front time and money commitment. Here's how much they can make after two years of school and two licensures.

How much do dental hygienists make after a 2-year degree?

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?

Michigan State

Thumbwind Publications

Washington, D.C. - Michigan at the Forefront of Bridging the Digital Divide. On July 30, 2024, U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), and Mike Carey (R-OH-15) introduced the Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, a bipartisan bill designed to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This federal program, which previously provided critical high-speed internet access to over 23 million low-income households, including thousands in Michigan, ran out of funding in May. The legislation has strong bipartisan support, with Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), J.D. Vance (R-OH), Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) championing the companion bill in the Senate.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Restore and Enhance Affordable Internet Access For Rural Michigan

South Carolina State

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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Barrett Koches, seven, was found dead in a pool at a home in Springfield, Illinois in March

Illinois boy, 7, drowns in horror accident after foster parents left him alone to shop in Walmart

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Illinois expands Medicaid assistance for housing, food, reentry services

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The federal government has given Illinois the green light to expand Medicaid coverage to address the root causes of health disparities. Gov....

Illinois expands Medicaid assistance for housing, food, reentry services

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