Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law.
                Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation.
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Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law

California State

A resurfaced video shows that Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris supported police going door-to-door and seizing firearms from individuals on state lists of prohibited gun owners and people considered a danger to themselves and to others. According to The Washington Times, Harris outlined her position on...

Video: VP Harris supported sending cops to seize guns from ‘lists’ of gun owners

Baldwyn, MS

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Mississippi News Group

A Baldwyn man has been charged with kidnapping and assault involving his spouse according to a press release from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department. On July 27th, 2024 Deputy Ethan Hester took a report from a victim that came to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Local man charged with kidnapping and assault

Nebraska State

The Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska law that combined abortion restrictions with another measure to limit gender-affirming health care for minors does not violate a state constitutional amendment requiring bills to stick to a single subject, a majority of the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday. The state’s high court...

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

California has become the first state in the United States to prohibit school districts from mandating parental notification when a student changes their gender identification. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the groundbreaking legislation into law on Monday. Implications of the law. The new law specifically bans school rules that require teachers...

California becomes first state to ban rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change

Chicago, IL

A young Chicago lawyer met a tragic end after making a fatal mistake while having some fun at an office party. Reginald Tucker, 29, was enjoying an early Fourth of July party at the Schuyler Roche & Zwirner law firm where he worked in 1984. Around 50 people had attended the celebration. At about 11pm, after most of his colleagues had left, Reginald and another attorney decided to race each other down a corridor with a marble floor.

Chicago lawyer plunged 39 floors to his death after making fatal mistake during office party

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Federal legislation that would allow those in public housing to use state-legal marijuana without fear of eviction has five sponsors in the in the US House of Representatives and Senate. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act was earlier this year in the US House of Representatives by Congressmember Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), with … 
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Federal Legislation to Protect Marijuana Users in Public Housing Gains Five Bicameral Sponsors

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Evansville, IN

Law & Crime

"Alice was naturally artistic and creative, and enjoyed doing crafts and drawing," her obituary reads. "Alice will be remembered for her outgoing, energetic, and friendly spirit."
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Parents refused to help their 12-year-old daughter treat her diabetes until she died in her own bedroom: Police

The Infatuation

The Chicago spots to get your burrito fix.

The 9 Best Burritos In Chicago

The Guardian

Second activist also arrested during ‘summer of heat’ protest against second largest financier of fossil fuels

Cello-playing climate activist arrested at New York Citibank protest as crackdown escalates

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Dolton, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day after a report on a probe of the village's finances found south suburban Dolton is more than $3.5 million in the red, Mayor Tiffany Henyard – who is accused of misusing taxpayer money – was nowhere to be found.Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was hired by the village board to investigate Henyard's handling of village finances, released preliminary findings that the village is not only in significant debt, but that credit card spending is out of control.Henyard hasn't responded to requests for comment, and wasn't at Dolton Village Hall on Friday. Her office did...

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard nowhere to be found after report reveals huge village debt

CHICAGO (CBS) — Two men are hurt after a shooting inside a restaurant in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was inside the restaurant, Shack Seafood and Steak, in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street around 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man walked in and shot him in the face and arm. Then, a third man, 34, pulled out a gun and shot the first shooter in the thigh and the back. The first victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was initially reported in serious condition. The two suspected shooters were taken in for questioning. Two weapons were recovered after the incident, and police are investigating. 


Two shot inside Englewood restaurant, Chicago police say

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Washington State

(The Center Square) – A pool of eight candidates to be Washington state's next insurance commissioner has been narrowed down to two following Tuesday’s primary election.
                State Sens. Patty Kuderer and Phil Fortunato, a Democrat and Republican, respectively, are leading in the race, with Kuderer way out in front with about 45% of the vote to Fortunato's 28%, an impressive showing for having less than one-sixth of his opponent's campaign contributions.
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WA senators set to face off in November to replace longtime insurance commissioner

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?

NewsBreak

New Illinois law will ban landlord retaliation, add protections for tenants

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to prohibit landlords from retaliating against their tenants. The new law will ban...

New Illinois law will ban landlord retaliation, add protections for tenants

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