Fire destroys magnesium factory in Dixmoor, crews work to secure area, monitor air quality
EPA monitors and company officials were in Dixmoor Thursday after a fire destroyed Chicago Magnesium Casting on South Seeley ...
The Christian Science Monitor2h
When slash-and-burn plantation fires spread, these Indonesian women douse the flames
The palm oil industry has put Indonesian Borneo at risk of devastating wildfires. Ahead of International Women’s Day, The ...
The Dispatch–Argus8h
Scott County experiences data breach; 4,500 people potentially impacted
About 4,500 people's data may have been improperly accessed after a data breach in Scott County. Scott County is notifying residents via mail if their data may have been impacted.
The Dispatch–Argus9h
Moline City Council reinstates 1% grocery tax amid federal funding uncertainty
On Tuesday officials reiterated that uncertainty caused by a dramatic change in federal financial policy leaves little room for experimentation.
Two bills aimed at reforming state’s Judicial Nominating Commission move forward
Lawmakers moved two bills forward Wednesday that would reform Oklahoma’s Judiciary Nominating Commission. The 15-member commission has been responsible for vetting replacements for State Supreme ...
NBC Los Angeles23h
LA council member explains why she was 1 of 2 to vote in support of fired LAFD chief
Monica Rodriguez was one of two councilmembers to speak against the mayor before the failed 13-2 reinstatement vote.