Sheriffs from numerous Illinois counties on Wednesday said they won’t enforce a new ban on so-called “assault weapons” and magazines that hold more than 12 rounds, signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday. Iroquois County Sheriff Clinton J. Perzee was among a number of Illinois law enforcement officials who took to social media following…
Police: Man Assaulted Iowa Hospital Patients Before He Died
OTTUMWA, Iowa—A male nurse practitioner who died of a drug overdose at a private hospital in Iowa sexually assaulted at least nine female patients while they were sedated or unconscious, hospital and police officials said. The assaults at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center were discovered during investigations into the death of 27-year-old Devin Michael Caraccio,…
New Texas Bill Would Raise Penalty of Illegal Voting to Felony, Joins Similar Pre-Filed Bills
January 12, 2023
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On the first day of Texas’s 88th regular legislative session, a Republican state representative filed a bill that would increase the criminal penalty for the offense of illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony. It’s the latest in a string of similar bills that had been pre-filed by Republican lawmakers ahead of the state’s…
Missouri Boarding School Under Investigation Will Shut Down
A Christian boarding school in Missouri that’s been under intense scrutiny over abuse allegations announced Wednesday that it will close later this month due to financial hardship. Agape Boarding School in Stockton has been the subject of state and location investigations and several lawsuits from former students. It will stop providing service effective Jan. 20,…
Investigation Continues into Massive Chemical Plant Fire in Illinois
A massive fire that erupted Wednesday morning at a chemical plant in La Salle, Ill., has been contained, and no injuries have been reported. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at approximately 9 a.m. at the Carus Chemical plant, La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick said during a press conference at about 2:30 p.m….
Irvine City Council Favors Expansion, Districting
January 11, 2023
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The Irvine City Council voted 4–1 on Jan. 10 to consider expanding the council from four to six members and dividing representation into districts. Currently, councilors are elected at large—by all eligible city voters—and represents the whole city. Switching to districts would mean candidates would be elected by and represent fewer voters—only those who live…
San Diego Gas & Electric Makes $1 Million Available for Customer Assistance
January 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—Following the recent news of natural gas prices skyrocketing and local utility bills going up, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced Tuesday it is making $1 million in customer assistance funding available for those experiencing financial hardship. The assistance will be disbursed through the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, which provides up to $300 in one-time…
Earl of Sandwich Temporarily Returning to Downtown Disney
January 11, 2023
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Earl of Sandwich will return to Downtown Disney in February as a pop-up location and restaurant at the former La Brea Bakery, which announced its closure Jan. 9. La Brea Bakery was one of the flagship businesses operating in Downtown Disney since its opening in 2001. Ultimately, according to Disney officials, Porto’s Bakery will assume…
Plane Makes Emergency Road Landing Near Chicago, No Injuries
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.—A small plane made an emergency landing on a suburban Chicago tollway, authorities said. No injuries were reported. The pilot was the only person aboard the plane, Bolingbrook fire officials said. The Beechcraft Bonanza plane landed on the right shoulder of southbound Interstate 355 near Bolingbrook around 2 p.m. CT, Illinois State Police said….
UC Professors Withholding 40,000 Grades After Strike: Faculty Association
January 11, 2023
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The University of California (UC) must work out how it will return thousands of final grades for the fall 2022 semester in the aftermath of a six-week strike by 48,000 academic workers. The strike ended Dec. 23 when UC ratified its contract with leaders of the United Auto Workers, the union representing the strikers. But…
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