Chicago, IL

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Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Wilson is also providing Cook County prisoners with $25 to use for commissary. Chicago businessman, Willie Wilson, has announced an upcoming charitable endeavor scheduled for this Saturday, aimed at providing support to the community. In this latest round of generosity, Wilson is extending a helping hand to 5,000 individuals by distributing $50 food coupons. These coupons, designed to alleviate immediate concerns, must be utilized on the same day at a minimum of 21 participating grocery stores scattered throughout the city and its suburbs.

Chicago Businessman, Former Mayor Candidate Gives $333K In Free Groceries, Gas Saturday Around City

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Virginia State

Fredericksburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

There is no shortage of classical Christmas towns in Virginia to visit. There are many places to visit to embrace all that the season has to offer including festive parades, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, holiday craft shows, decorations, gift shops, restaurants, and other exciting things.

What visiting a classical Christmas is like in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was clear Saturday when someone asked during a House1000 town hall meeting what will happen to those who say no to free housing. He said taking 1,000 people off the streets with accepting an offer of free housing “allows us to focus much more rigorously on the enforcement of those who don’t (want the housing).” He said those in the grips of addiction will be offered “outpatient treatment and if not, we will get you inpatient treatment.” Johnston made his remarks during a town hall meeting at Evans School in Golden Triangle. The forum answered questions from neighbors of proposed micro community sites at 1199 N. Bannock and 1375 N. Elati.

Denver homeless encampment crackdowns will include mandated addiction treatment, mayor says

Kentucky State

Little Rock, AR

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

For a case shrouded in such mystery, I have to say I'm disappointed in the lack of coverage of this case. However, of what could be found, the story of 45-year-oldTamara Bell-Walker and her husband, Corey Walker, leaves readers with more questions about what happened to the couple than answers.

Tamara Bell-Walker, 45: Husband Found Dead 1 Month After She Went Missing

Chicago owed more than $6.4 billion in unpaid fees, fines, debts, piling up since 1990, would pay 40% of Mayor's $16.77 billion budget,amounting average debt of $3,026 for each Chicago adult.

Billions of Dollars in Unpaid Debt Owed Chicago Causes Major Problems for Mayor Johnson's Budget

Morris County, NJ

Roxbury Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County resident, was found in Roxbury Township; preliminary investigation suggests non-suspicious circumstances. Morristown, NJ – The prolonged search for Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County teacher reported missing since June, reached a somber conclusion. Authorities announced the discovery of her remains in a secluded Roxbury Township area, bringing an end to a mystery that has gripped the local community.

Missing Morris County Teacher Found Deceased

Illinois State

Rosemont, IL

Intention is to preserve availability of rooms for the tens of thousands of visitors not migrants. In order to preserve the availability of hotel rooms for convention attendees, the village of Rosemont, Illinois is planning to impose a sales tax on local hotel rooms with stays lasting 30 days or longer. This proposal, slated for approval at the upcoming public meeting on Monday, is a proactive measure to sustain the thriving convention and conference industry centered around the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, according to Mayor Brad Stephens.

New Rosemont Illinois Hotel Tax Intended to Prevent Long Migrant Stays

Chicago board of ethics dismisses allegations against Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot of unethically attempting to influence voters. The Chicago Board of Ethics has dismissed allegations of ethical misconduct against former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The accusations arose from her campaign's mass email distribution to public employees during her re-election bid. Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg had accused Lightfoot of violating the city's ethics code by sending fundraising emails to public workers.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Cleared of Electioneering Ethics Charges

Morristown, NJ

Jermaine Edwards, a former Morristown resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in August 2023. Morristown, NJ – A tragic incident that shook the Morristown community reached a legal resolution on November 17, 2023. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, along with Chief Detectives Robert McNally and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson, announced the sentencing of Jermaine Edwards for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Morristown Resident Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run

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In Focus 3/14/23: Kathryn Focke, Anna Burson

On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Commission Chair Kathryn Focke and County Appraiser Anna Burson joined us. Commissioner Focke and Burson discuss...

In Focus 3/14/23: Kathryn Focke, Anna Burson

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