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

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

Injustice Watch

A man died at the Cook County Jail last Friday following a confrontation with correctional officers in which he was beaten, body-slammed, and injected with sedatives, records show. Cory Ulmer, 41, was described in an internal report by the sergeant in charge during the incident as “combative” and disobeying his...

Handcuffed detainee dies at Cook County Jail after being beaten by guards, records show

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO (CBS) – A 14-year-old boy saved his own life after accidentally shooting himself thanks to the first aid training his football team got from a Chicago doctor last year.Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before being shot."As soon as he got out of surgery, he said, 'Mom, I remember what the Wolfpack and Dr. Pratt taught me, and I saved myself,'" said his mother, Sonja Esterling, referring to her son's football team.Easterling cried tears of joy recalling what her son told her....

First-aid training helps Chicago boy save his own life after shooting

Crete, NE

The Mirror US

Billy Booth, 74, was found dead inside his Crete home with self-inflicted gunshot wounds and reportedly had a history of disputes with his Hispanic neighbors going back to 2021

Nebraska man shoots 7 neighbors, including 4 kids, after telling them ‘go back to where you came from’

Illinois State

Forest View, IL

The US Sun

LOTTERY players in a certain state should double-check their slips to make sure they are not missing out on a life-changing win. A $1 million ticket is yet to be claimed in Illinois. This player purchased a lucky Lotto ticket from a gas station. The slip was for the June...

Urgent lottery warning as $1m ticket remains unclaimed – and it was sold at a convenience store

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

For a while, it seemed like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would smoothly sail through the tumultuous waves of being cut from the Royal family and make it on their own. And they did, at least for a while, even if it came at the cost of further weakening their fraying bond. But the couple must have never anticipated needing King Charles and Prince William to come to their rescue.

Prince Harry needs Prince William and King Charles’ mercy after he is caught ‘deliberately destroying’ compromising legal evidence

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted 49 bills Monday that touch on elections, hunting, mobile home park residents, criminal justice, education and more.
                House Bill 4621, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect July 1, 2025, creates the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The move allows the office to provide pretrial services to circuit courts and counties that don’t currently have pretrial services agencies. There has been an explosion of pretrial hearings since cash...

Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more

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

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

South Carolina State

The New Republic

A new analysis of Representative Nancy Mace’s finances reveals that the South Carolina Republican overcharged Congress thousands of dollars to cover housing expenses on her $1.6 million Washington, D.C., townhouse.Mace was accused of “secretly fleecing taxpayers” in an ethics complaint filed earlier this week, alleging she sought higher monthly lodging reimbursements than what was actually warranted per her expenses.A closer analysis of bills from her home—including Washington Gas, Pepco water, Xfinity internet, insurance, and taxes—indicates that Mace charged the government for more than $8,900 over what she was eligible for, reported Punchbowl News.In a statement to Punchbowl News, Mace’s communications...

Here’s How Much Nancy Mace May Have Fleeced From Taxpayers

Alabama State

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket. Methodology. To determine America’s cheapest states to live in, Forbes...

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

Record-high median home prices, elevated mortgage interest rates, and limited for-sale inventory, are reshaping the landscape of the U.S. real estate market and the cost of buying a home. For example, the average median home price in the U.S. reached an all-time high of $419,300 in 2023, according to National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Average Cost of Buying A Home in the U.S.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that says domestic abusers with protection orders are banned from owning guns. But there are still problems domestic violence survivors face trying to get guns out of the hands of abusers, as in the case of one Chicago mother who was killed earlier this year after her abuser was allowed to keep his guns.Our current moment can be a dangerous one for victims, as court sources say the law is unclear as to whether judges have the authority to take away guns at this point, during the Emergency...

Chicago mom was killed after abuser was allowed to keep his guns

Saint Johns County, FL

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

Indiana State

GOBankingRates

Home prices in certain U.S. housing markets have risen so high so fast over the past few years that they are out of reach for all but the wealthiest Americans. Most of these markets involve pricey...

In Less Than a Decade You Won’t Be Able To Afford Homes In These 10 Midwest Zip Codes

USA TODAY

“Debate performances can be overcome,” Allan Lichtman said. “At the first sign of adversity the spineless Democrats want to throw under the bus, their own incumbent president.”

Historian who predicted 9 of the last 10 election results says Democrats shouldn't drop Joe Biden

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Business Insider

Even homeowners are struggling with rising costs, as insurance premiums and home repairs balloon.

Some homeowners are doing surprisingly badly, even as their homes grow more valuable than ever

NewsBreak

Data Dashboards from Cook County Assessor show changes in assessed property values

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (July 1, 2024) – The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) has released a new set of Data Dashboards for townships and municipalities showing...

Data Dashboards from Cook County Assessor show changes in assessed property values

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