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Why some states are hitting pause on data center perks

June 27, 2026

More states are pressing pause on special tax breaks for giant server farms. Massachusetts just joined Ohio, Illinois, and Arizona in freezing new deals while they figure out if these incentives really help—or just shift costs to regular folks. The reason? Data centers gobble up power, strain local

education

Local daycare marks two decades of early learning in Aurora

June 27, 2026

Two decades ago, a small childhood education program opened its doors in Aurora, Illinois, offering families a trusted place for early care and learning. Known today as Hometown Child Care, the program began as a family-run effort to support young children from six weeks to five years old. Over the

politics

Celebrating 250 Years: A Fair on the Mall

June 26, 2026

The National Mall hosted a new fair to kick off the United States’ 250th‑anniversary celebrations. A towering Ferris wheel and a rodeo show drew families to the promenade that links the Capitol with the Washington Monument. The fair opened on Thursday after President Donald Trump hosted a rally the

crime

Better Checks for Hamilton County’s Justice System

June 26, 2026

Hamilton County is stepping up its game in criminal justice by creating a Conviction Integrity Unit, a move that could change how local cases are reviewed. This new division will re-examine closed cases to find mistakes that put innocent people behind bars. Research shows wrongful convictions happen

weather

Heat Wave Hits Michigan: Get Ready for Hot, Humid Days

June 25, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that Michigan will experience a heat dome next week, pushing temperatures into the 90s and making the air feel even hotter. The forecast shows that the southern part of the Lower Peninsula will see especially high temperatures, while much of the Upper Peninsul

crime

Workplace shooting leaves one dead in Ohio

June 25, 2026

A man now faces murder charges after shooting a woman at a business in Euclid, Ohio, on Tuesday night. The incident happened inside a workplace along Shore Center Drive, though police haven’t named the business or the individuals involved. Authorities say a 24-year-old employee got into an argument

politics

Who gets to decide girls' sports rules?

June 25, 2026

A new bill in Illinois wants to give the state more say over high school sports rules. The main fight is over flag football for girls. Earlier, the group that runs high school sports in Illinois made a change. They shortened the regular season by one week and added more time between playoff games en

sports

Why Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is the new face of college football gaming

June 25, 2026

College football fans just got a surprise when Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith landed the highest possible rating in the newest football video game. No player had ever debuted with a perfect 99 before, making this rating anything but usual. Even more unusual? Smith didn’t need a national championship or

weather

Tornado Hot Spots Are Moving Northward

June 24, 2026

The classic tornado belt that once stretched across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas is no longer the only place where storms can turn deadly. Recent data shows that Illinois has been leading the nation in tornado counts for most of the past few years, with numbers now rivaling or exceeding those of the t

weather

Illinois breaks tornado records before summer even starts

June 24, 2026

This year has been unusually busy for tornadoes in the U. S. , with nearly 800 tornadoes reported nationwide by early June. Illinois, a state not usually seen as a tornado hotspot, has surprised experts by leading with 157 tornadoes so far. That's more than double the number in Mississippi, which co