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Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

June 23, 2026

A 23‑year‑old man was taken into custody after police say he struck another patron with a beer bottle outside a Joliet sports bar. The incident happened late Thursday night when the two men were arguing near the entrance of Longshots Sports Bar & Grill. Witnesses report that the victim, a 37‑year‑ol

crime

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond

June 23, 2026

Billy Wayne Leming Jr. , 33, from Wedington Blacktop Road in Lincoln has been held at the Washington County Detention Center since late May. He was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on May 28 after police received reports that he might be linked to several serious offenses. The charges incl

politics

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

June 23, 2026

In Clay, New York, a quiet road that once carried the name Plantation Boulevard is facing a fresh start. The title, chosen by mid‑20th‑century developers to lure buyers with a romantic view of the South, has sparked debate among residents and officials. The street runs near an Amazon warehouse and h

business

New Glass Vial Factory Boosts U. S. Vaccine Supply

June 23, 2026

"The factory in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, has just finished a $60 million upgrade that lets it make more than 200 new jobs and triple its output of glass vials used in life‑saving medicines. The plant, owned by a German company that specializes in pharmaceutical glass, now runs two new lines tha

environment

Oceanside’s beaches: a 70-year wait for sand and solutions

June 23, 2026

For nearly three-quarters of a century, Oceanside’s shoreline has been slowly vanishing. Decades of sand loss due to a military harbor built in 1942 left the city with shrinking beaches and rising flood risks. Local leaders have begged for help since 1953, but federal progress only started moving in

environment

Data Centers: Power, Water and Heat – A Fresh Look

June 22, 2026

In a quiet Utah park one evening, a group of moms turned their attention to the buzz around a new data center. The conversation shifted from toddlers’ playtime to worries about heat, water use and electricity costs for a proposed 9‑gigawatt facility in Box Elder County. Data centers are the hidde

politics

Crypto Cash Powers Maryland Primary

June 22, 2026

A money group that ties itself to the crypto world has put more than $5. 5 million into a Maryland Democratic primary race, backing Adrian Boafo, who is seen as the next person in line for Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat that will close at the end of 2026. The group, called Protect Progress, says it back

crime

Crestview Hills Incident: Police Investigation Underway

June 22, 2026

Police in Kentucky are looking into a fatal shooting that occurred last night in Crestview Hills. A local department was called to help the state’s health agency at a house on University Circle. The situation escalated when a 37‑year‑old man, Daniel Bolinger, emerged from the home holding a knife. O

sports

Skate Spots Bring Kids Together

June 22, 2026

The summer air buzzes with the sound of wheels on concrete as young riders gather at a local skate park. A four‑year‑old boy, who has already spent more than a year on his board, rolls in front of the crowd with energy that rivals older skaters. His mom says he spends four days a week there, learnin

business

Community Foundation Gives $103K to 17 Local Groups

June 22, 2026

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley gave a total of $103, 350 to 17 different nonprofits during its 2026 awards luncheon. The money will help projects that focus on early learning, job training, mental health care, food safety, and reading programs in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. I

Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

New Glass Vial Factory Boosts U. S. Vaccine Supply

Oceanside’s beaches: a 70-year wait for sand and solutions

Data Centers: Power, Water and Heat – A Fresh Look

Crypto Cash Powers Maryland Primary

Crestview Hills Incident: Police Investigation Underway

Skate Spots Bring Kids Together

Community Foundation Gives $103K to 17 Local Groups

A Lincoln Man Faces Court After Holding $1 Million Bond