Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More than 87,000 people moved out of Illinois taking with them nearly $10 billion in income, according to the latest Internal Revenue Service data. For the last six years, the total lost adjusted gross income is more than $47.5 billion.
                For nearly a decade, annual population estimates from the U.S. Census show Illinois losing population. For well over a year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has denied the state’s population decline, saying the Census is getting it wrong. In May, he doubled down.
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IRS: Illinois loses $10 billion in income from 87,000 people moving out

Cook County, IL

Dixmoor, IL

CBS Chicago

DIXMOOR, Ill. (CBS) -- Record-high property taxes are hitting homeowners in the south suburbs of Chicago—after a reassessment was conducted in those communities.Some property owners in south suburban Dixmoor are going to see their tax bill more than double—and those residents are beyond frustrated."It's pricing everyone out of their homes right now," said Corey Campbell.Campbell has owned his house in Dixmoor for the past four years. He said homeownership has been a joy, but the costs that come with it most assuredly are not."I went couple years ago with a couple thousand extra in my pocket a month—now it's down...

South suburban residents not pleased at all with record-high property taxes

Indiana State

California State

DC News Now

Heads up, drivers: 7 states will pump up gas taxes on July 1

GOBankingRates

Unfortunately, property taxes are an unavoidable expense for home and property owners no matter where you live (or conduct business) in the United States. All 50 states and the District of Columbia...

10 States With the Best Property Tax Incentives in 2024

New Jersey State

Upworthy

Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

Wisconsin State

An unexpected company is now laying off hundreds in Wisconsin due to a significant decrease in consumer demand. Mercury Marine, a boat parts manufacturer in Fond du Lac County, is preparing to cut a total of 300 positions this summer, according to a spokesperson. The company said in a statement...

An Unexpected Company Is Now Laying Off Hundreds in Wisconsin

Colorado State

There are 23 states that have legalized the licensed distribution of recreational marijuana. Here’s a look at the 10 with the most lucrative markets. Between 2012 and now, the US has gone from having no states with legal recreational marijuana markets to having nearly two dozen. Although a couple of the 23 states with legal marijuana sales do not yet have licensed stores open because they legalized too recently (Ohio and Minnesota, for example), most have flourishing marijuana markets.

The 10 Largest Recreational Marijuana Markets in the US

Port Byron, IL

Fox Business

A large Illinois horse farm owned by John Deere CEO John May is up for sale, according to a Wednesday report from Realtor.com. He is reportedly seeking $3.925 million for the property.

John Deere CEO puts 80-acre horse farm up for sale

Snopes

An online article claimed, "McDonald's is reportedly considering a drastic measure – exiting the California market altogether."

Fact Check: McDonald's Is Considering Leaving California Due to State's Minimum Wage Increase?

South Bend, IN

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Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — A South Bend woman is facing serious charges after allegedly smuggling marijuana into the Indiana State Prison on Michigan City's west side. According to court documents, 38-year-old Janise Clark was apprehended on Sunday while reporting for her shift as a correctional officer. A fellow staff member noticed her plastic-wrapped sandwich looked suspicious, prompting further inspection. When the sandwich was placed in an X-Ray machine, it revealed two vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing nearly a half pound of marijuana hidden between the slices of bread.

Prison Guard Arrested for Smuggling Marijuana Sandwich into Jail

Nebraska State

Grand Island, NE

CBS News

Witnesses say they heard an Ohio man demand the keys to a Jeep that was being towed behind a Missouri couple's RV before he brutally stabbed them both and killed the man at an Interstate 80 rest area during an attack that was partially captured on dash cam.James Thompson Jr., 22, was formally charged with first-degree murder and 10 other felonies Thursday morning - a day after the attack at a rest area just outside Grand Island in eastern Nebraska. Thompson - who is from Elyria, Ohio - is represented by the Hall County public defender, who declined to comment...

Deadly attack on couple at interstate rest area captured on dash cam

Texas State

Baytown, TX

A company in Texas is now laying off a whopping 4,000 employees as a giant company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zachry Holdings, a conglomerate with subsidiaries in construction, energy, and other industries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The move allowed the company to pursue a “structured...

Company in Texas is Now Laying Off Whopping 4,000 Employees

The American Dream of a thriving middle class is fading fast. Recent data paints a stark picture of economic reality for many US workers, challenging long-held notions of financial stability and upward mobility. This article delves into the factors contributing to the decline of the middle class and explores the...

Say Goodbye to the Middle Class: Half of US Workers Made Less Than $41,000 Last Year

Iowa State

National Weather Force

Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Central Plains and portions of the Midwest on Tuesday evening through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Another Round of Large Hail, Damaging Winds & Isolated Tornado Potential; Late Evening of June 25th

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Oregon State

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Prices in these states vary substantially. Among these states, the average price of marijuana and marijuana products varies significantly, with some states having averages more than double those of others. Using data compiled by state regulatory...

These 5 States Have the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 29-year-old, Travis Eugene Brinson Jr., who was arrested in March, has been sent back to prison just almost ten months after his release. Court documents show that Brinson Jr. was taken into custody on March 4, 2024, on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A copy of the arrest warrant states that Brinson Jr. was in possession of a firearm that night between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at a residence on MLK Drive.

Convicted Felon in Georgia Sent Back to Prison for Ilegall Firearm Possession

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On July 1, several tax hikes begin in Illinois

An annual rite of summer in Illinois is approaching soon with another hike in the state’s gas tax along with a slew of other taxes. In...

On July 1, several tax hikes begin in Illinois

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