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What Gin Enthusiasts Can Expect From Bathtub Gin Co.'s Contract Distilling Services
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What Gin Enthusiasts Can Expect From Bathtub Gin Co.'s Contract Distilling Services

The Australian thirst for unique, locally-produced spirits has created a vibrant landscape for craft distilling. For gin enthusiasts dreaming of creating their own signature label, the path from concept to bottle can be …

Sponsored·Jul 8
Springfield, Ohio cityscape featuring a new data center and affordable housing, symbolizing economic growth and opportunity.
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Springfield: Ohio's Rising Value City for 2026

A single data center investment in Springfield, Ohio, is bringing $1.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 17
Diverse community members celebrating Juneteenth with joy and reflection, while government services remain closed for the holiday.
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Juneteenth 2026: Celebrations and National Service Closures

On Friday, June 19, 2026, millions of Americans will find U.

Sophie Nguyen·Jun 17
Crowds enjoying food, music, and cranberry-themed activities at the Wisconsin Rapids Cranberry Blossom Festival.
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Wisconsin Rapids hosts Cranberry Blossom Festival June 18-21

This weekend, Wisconsin Rapids will host a free Summer Jazz Night at Olio Arts & Music Center, alongside a $10 Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and the main Cranberry Blossom Festival.

Sophie Nguyen·Jun 17
Aerial view of a thriving, modern city skyline at sunrise, symbolizing efficient urban governance and a high quality of life for its residents.
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WalletHub Ranks Cities on Government Efficiency

Provo, Utah, a city often overshadowed by its larger neighbors, has been ranked the best-run city in the U.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 17
Diverse families celebrating Juneteenth with food, music, and community activities in a park setting.
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Valley Celebrates Juneteenth with Food, Drink, and Family Events

In Fresno, the 'Freedom Day Celebration' on June 20, 2026, will include a food giveaway serving over 3,000 families, alongside a Black Wall Street Marketplace and a fashion show, according to ABC30 Fr

Sophie Nguyen·Jun 17
Diverse group of Los Angeles entrepreneurs celebrating business growth and new opportunities amidst a vibrant city backdrop.
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Los Angeles sees major business growth, new opportunities emerge

Seventy entrepreneurs in Los Angeles recently received $2,000 each from a $140,000 grant program, according to LA County Awards $140000 in Entrepreneurship Academy Grants to .

Marco Alvarez·Jun 17
Diverse crowd celebrating Juneteenth with a parade on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, featuring colorful floats and joyful participants.
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Cambridge hosts 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Parade

On Friday, June 19, Cambridge will shut down city offices and libraries as its 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Parade kicks off at 10 a.

Sophie Nguyen·Jun 16
5 Leading Solar PV Installations in North East, England
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5 Leading Solar PV Installations in North East, England

The global transition to renewable energy is rapidly gaining momentum, driven by the decreasing cost of solar PV systems and the rising expense of traditional fossil fuels. For homeowners, adopting solar power is a criti…

Sponsored·Jul 7
Diverse group of immigrant mothers anxiously awaiting a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship for their children.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Birthright Citizenship for Immigrant Mothers

In January 2025, an executive order instructed the federal government to deny citizenship to any child born in the U.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 15
Dark, stormy sky with lightning over the Chicago skyline, with damaged buildings in the foreground, symbolizing severe weather after tornadoes.
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Chicago braces for severe weather after strong tornadoes hit Illinois

Over 150,000 customers across northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana lost power on June 11, 2026, after severe storms swept through the region.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 15
Joabe Barbosa, a young man, running on a Chicago street, having completed the feat of running every block in the city.
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Joabe Barbosa Runs Every Block of Chicago in Historic Feat

After nearly two years and over 4,000 miles, 25-year-old Joabe Bayer Barbosa has become the first person known to have run every single street in Chicago, according to Block Club Chicago .

Hannah Pierce·Jun 15
Diverse group of resilient CPS graduates in caps and gowns, symbolizing triumph over adversity from ICE and COVID-19 challenges.
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CPS graduates show resilience overcoming ICE and COVID challenges

As an honorary student member of the Chicago Board of Education, Destiny Singleton spoke out against Operation Midway Blitz, an ICE action traumatizing students, before graduating and heading to Stanf

Derek Molina·Jun 14
A person with a disability and their highly trained service dog walking together, symbolizing independence and the critical support they provide.
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Service dogs are a critical resource for handlers

In Austin, Texas, a man's viral crowdfunding effort to secure his PTSD service dog's future spotlights a critical paradox: these animals provide life-sustaining support, yet their handlers often face

Hannah Pierce·Jun 14
Diverse group of recent CPS graduates looking towards a university campus and a foggy, uncertain path, symbolizing college completion challenges.
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CPS grads face COVID, economic hurdles in college completion

While 66% of Chicago Public Schools graduates enroll in college, nearly half will not complete their degree.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 14
3 Lady Bug Honey Options Worth Comparing — And Where They Land
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3 Lady Bug Honey Options Worth Comparing — And Where They Land

The world of honey has expanded far beyond a simple sweetener for tea. According to industry analysis from Honey.com, there is surging culinary interest in bold and spicy flavors, turning condiments like hot honey into a…

Sponsored·Jul 7
City emergency crews and utility workers in the dark, rain-soaked streets clearing storm debris and working on power lines after a severe weather event.
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City crews tackle storm damage, power restoration ongoing

In Rocky Point, the local fire department was swamped, responding to 17 alarms in just over an hour on Thursday night.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 14
Diverse pharmacists and customers in a bright, modern independent pharmacy, representing community health and the positive impact of state grants.
Services

Illinois Awards $25M in Pharmacy Grants to 434 Businesses

Across Illinois, 434 independent pharmacies, spanning nearly every county, just received an identical $56,892 grant from the state.

Marco Alvarez·Jun 13
A mosquito silhouetted against a suburban dusk sky, symbolizing the threat of West Nile virus in Cook County.
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Suburban Cook County sees 19 West Nile virus cases

This year, 56% of mosquito pools tested in suburban Cook County during the week ending August 30 contained West Nile virus, an alarming prevalence even before the first human death was confirmed.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 13
Crowds cheering at a Chicago Fire FC World Cup watch party in the West Loop, with a large screen showing a soccer match and festive decorations.
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Chicago Fire FC Kicks Off World Cup Watch Parties in West Loop

For 39 days, Chicago Fire FC is transforming Recess in the West Loop into a sprawling World Cup celebration.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 12
Fallen trees and debris scattered across a dark, rain-soaked street on Chicago's Southwest Side, with emergency lights visible in the distance.
Real Estate

Storms Knock Out Power on Southwest Side, Down Trees

Approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in Chicago's Far Southwest Side lost power following Wednesday's storms, with thousands still waiting for restoration as of Thursday morning, according to Blo

Hannah Pierce·Jun 12
A massive tornado with 170 mph winds causing destruction in a suburban area near Chicago during a severe thunderstorm at dusk.
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Confirmed Tornadoes Hit Chicago Area Amid Powerful Storms

At 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, a tornado with 170 mph winds ripped through Streator, Illinois. This was just the beginning. The evening saw at least 10 confirmed tornadoes across Illinois, Indiana, and Wis

Hannah Pierce·Jun 12
Chicago skyline under dark storm clouds with wind damage visible on streets, including downed trees and debris.
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Chicago weathered severe storms causing widespread wind damage Wednesday.

Wind gusts reaching 72.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 11
Want to Protect Your Life Savings? 5 Ways Alatsas Law Firm Gets It Done
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Want to Protect Your Life Savings? 5 Ways Alatsas Law Firm Gets It Done

Planning for the future often feels overwhelming, especially when considering how to protect your hard-earned savings from the staggering costs of long-term care. With a significant transfer of assets expected across mor…

Sponsored·Jul 6