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flyway city

Chicago’s birds need a smarter city design

June 29, 2026

Chicago sits right in the path of one of North America’s busiest bird highways—the Mississippi Flyway. Millions of birds zoom through every season, but the city’s glass towers turn clear days into death traps. One spring night in 2023, close to 1, 000 birds crashed into McCormick Place’s reflective

business

Dempster plant left out of Nebraska’s 2026 cleanup fund

June 29, 2026

A Nebraska town just missed out on a chance to clean up an old industrial site. The Dempster plant, a long-standing factory in the area, won’t receive any money from the state’s 2026 Brownfields Grants. These grants usually help cities fix up abandoned or polluted properties. Without this funding, t

crime

Chicago tries a new plan to cut gun violence but faces money troubles

June 29, 2026

Chicago’s mayor just launched a big new idea to tackle gun crime: a whole department that will focus only on reducing shootings. The city will spend over $100 million on this plan, but it’s coming at a shaky time because Chicago is already short by nearly $1 billion. The money trouble makes people w

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

celebrities

Why Jussie Smollett’s Return To The Stage Got People Talking

June 29, 2026

A few weeks back in New York City, a well-known actor stepped back into the spotlight—this time not on a TV screen, but on a live stage in Harlem. The event was Harlem Pride, a big celebration for the LGBTQ community, and the crowd included activists, artists, and local fans. The performer had last

environment

New Jersey's water future: Why big tech hubs need careful planning

June 29, 2026

New Jersey relies heavily on clean water from places like the Highlands and Pinelands regions. These areas act like giant filters, cleaning rainwater that eventually becomes drinking water for millions. But now, large tech facilities that store and process digital data are popping up, and they need

politics

A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma

politics

Four Lives Lost in Fresh Russian Strikes Across Ukraine

June 29, 2026

On a quiet Sunday morning, Russian missile strikes left a trail of destruction in two separate regions of Ukraine. In the southeast city of Zaporizhzhia, two people died while 16 others were injured when a building collapsed under the attack. Videos shared online showed flames engulfing the structur

entertainment

Rock Falls lights up early for July 4th fun

June 29, 2026

Rock Falls isn’t waiting for July 4th to start the party. On July 2nd, the city kicks off its early celebration right in the heart of downtown at RB&W District Park. Instead of saving all the excitement for one day, this event spreads the fun across July 2nd and 4th, giving families more chances to

politics

When Tech Meets Public Opinion: The Rules Are Changing

June 29, 2026

Government agencies have long depended on public comments to understand what voters think about policies like climate rules or energy projects. But lately, something strange has been happening: thousands of identical-looking emails flood their inboxes overnight, all praising fossil fuels or opposing