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Crime Spikes in the Midwest: A Snapshot of Local Arrests

May 7, 2026

In recent weeks, police across several Illinois towns have made a series of arrests that highlight the region’s ongoing struggles with traffic violations, weapon possession, drug offenses and violent crimes. A 33‑year‑old driver from Homer Glen was stopped in Bridgeview for traveling 80 miles per

business

Helping Springfield families: How a new women’s center is stepping up

May 7, 2026

Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit

health

How Cash Help Program Could Lower Deaths from Violence

May 7, 2026

Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil

crime

DC Police Scandal Highlights Bigger Problems Than Just Crime Numbers

May 7, 2026

Thirteen Washington, DC police officers have been suspended as part of an internal investigation into how crime data is being reported. This comes after years of concerns about whether reported crime rates actually reflect reality. The suspensions, announced by interim police chief Jeffery Carroll,

technology

Big tech buildings spark debate in Virginia's energy debate

May 7, 2026

Across Virginia, giant tech buildings are popping up everywhere. These aren't regular office towers. They're massive data centers packed with servers running 24/7, needing constant cooling and power. Why is one small state home to the world's biggest data center cluster? Simple: Virginia offers chea

entertainment

A Movie Experience That Puts You Right Inside the Screen

May 7, 2026

Watching a movie inside an 87-foot dome screen changes how you feel about films. Instead of just staring at a flat rectangle, the giant curved display wraps around you. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone plays in the center, while extra images spread out around the edges, making Privet Drive look

health

Diabetes care during COVID: what changed and why it matters

May 7, 2026

Before the pandemic hit, about four in ten people with type 2 diabetes were managing to keep their blood sugar in the safe zone. Doctors call this “good glycemic control, ” and it usually means the long-term marker HbA1c is below 7 %. Keeping that number low lowers the risk of heart attacks, eye dam

weather

Dry Nebraska Faces New Threat as Drought Intensifies

May 6, 2026

Nebraska has been warmer and drier than usual since the start of the year. This dry spell has helped some areas grow, but it also means farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state are worried. Those places saw large grass fires last summer, and new fires have popped up again in the past we

entertainment

Hasbro Shifts HQ to West Hollywood for New Creative Hub

May 6, 2026

Hasbro is moving its entertainment team of about 100 people to a new office in West Hollywood next year. The company will occupy more than 31, 000 square feet on the third and part of the fourth floor of The Lot at Formosa. This location is part of a larger campus that already hosts other entertainm

politics

How America’s Changing Population Makes Racial Gerrymandering Harder

May 6, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court recently ruled against strict racial gerrymandering rules, sparking anger from critics who call it a threat to minority voting power. But the real reason these rules are fading isn’t politics—it’s because America’s population itself is changing. More people now identify as mu