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Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

July 1, 2026

The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to d

politics

Entertainment and Power: How Big Names Shape What We Watch

July 1, 2026

The world of sports and movies is often seen as pure entertainment, but behind the scenes a small group of powerful people controls much of what we see. Big names like Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler are not just actors; they sit in front row seats at big events, showing th

politics

UFO Study Gets a New Lead: What Happens When a Harvard Professor Heads the Team?

July 1, 2026

A new scientific group set up by the White House will investigate reports of strange objects seen by military crews. The leader is Avi Loeb, a former Harvard astronomy head who is known for bold ideas about alien life. He was chosen to run the panel that will examine whether these sightings pose a d

crime

Summer safety push in Springfield leads to big police action

June 30, 2026

Springfield recently saw one of its most aggressive law enforcement pushes in years. Over a single day, officers and state troopers made 51 arrests while handing out 274 traffic tickets and 318 fines for minor violations. The operation also resulted in six firearms being taken off the streets, four

lifestyle

Pride Parade Gets a Budget Boost – And Some Big Surprises

June 29, 2026

For the annual Pride Parade in Manhattan, a handful of men are spending thousands to stand out on the rainbow streets. Some have gone as far as paying for cosmetic procedures that promise a more noticeable appearance, all in the hope of catching someone’s eye or simply feeling confident. One 36‑yea

politics

New Face, Same Old Challenges for Argentina’s Government

June 29, 2026

Argentina’s president just shuffled his top team, naming the interior minister as the new cabinet chief. The move comes after the old chief quit amid accusations of wrongdoing. The replacement starts work this week, but the government’s problems won’t disappear overnight. Poll numbers are slipping,

crime

Pekin Man Gets 10 Years After Trying to Trick a Minor

June 26, 2026

A man from Pekin, Mark Steven Peterson, 42, was handed a decade in federal prison after he attempted to lure a child to Peoria for sexual activities. Peterson believed the girl was 10 and had talked online with someone he thought was her stepfather. The conversations, shown at a June 18 hearing,

religion

Faith in Prison: More Than Just a Chapel Service

June 26, 2026

Prisons don't just hold bodies—they hold identities, broken relationships, and shattered self-images. When someone lands behind bars, they often lose everything that once defined them: their job, their family role, even their sense of belonging. In that empty space, faith steps in—not as a quick fix

crime

Selling guns without rules in Chicago

June 26, 2026

A quiet war rages on Chicago streets every day. Nearly 25, 000 illegal firearms have been collected by police in just two years—that’s over 35 guns taken off the streets daily. Among them, automatic weapons and modified pistols slip through the cracks far too easily. The city’s response? A new offic

crime

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