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Published on 12:44 GMT

Op-ed | Enlarge the Jail? Sacramento County’s Misstep

Sacramento County will have another “listening session” Thursday, August 27th at 5 PM concerning its “Jail System Master Planning.” Pre-register for the Zoom session here if you’re interested. You can also send an email leading up to and following the …

Source: Davis Vanguard - California - Left-wing
Published on 15:03 GMT

Sangamon County judge threatens daily fines for Illinois DCFS agency

Aug. 12, 2026, 9:59 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL — A circuit court judge in Sangamon County threatened Aug. 11 to begin assessing daily fines against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for its repeated failure to appear in court or comply …

Source: Lincoln Courier - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 17:43 GMT

Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prison

Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe weather in the state on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, one of which had to be airlifted to hospital. The prisoners were outside during the storm, moving between buildings after an evening meal. Nine of the …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 14:49 GMT

Illinois Quick Hits: Inspector finds 'data inaccuracies' in Chicago finance department

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Office of Inspector General has found the city’s finance department cannot reliably measure the timeliness of payments to contracted vendors due to “data inaccuracies.” An OIG audit found that the Chicago Department of …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on 16:36 GMT

Illinois Quick Hits: Inspector finds ‘data inaccuracies’ in Chicago finance department

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Office of Inspector General has found the city’s finance department cannot reliably measure the timeliness of payments to contracted vendors due to “data inaccuracies.” An OIG audit found that the Chicago Department of …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on 10:23 GMT

Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio

In this image made from video, damage caused by a strong storm is seen a home in Tinley Park, Ill on Aug 11. (AP) CHICAGO, Aug 12, (AP): Severe weather cut power to more than half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous …

Source: Arab Times - Center-left
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Why Did an Illinois Prison Fail to Stop 70 Fires?

Filed 6:00 a.m. EDT 08.11.2026 Three key takeaways from our investigation of the epidemic of fires at the Joliet Treatment Center. Security camera footage from the Joliet Treatment Center shows a fire visible through a cell door window in July 2024. Still …

Source: The Marshall Project - Left-wing
Published on Aug 11, 2026

McLean County jail employee charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

An employee at the McLean County jail has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. Trent W. Arbuckle, 56, of Hudson, faces two counts of possession of child pornography of a victim under 13. The Class 2 felonies are punishable by up to …

Source: WGLT - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Former QC Arts leader to stay in jail awaiting child sexual abuse material charges

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A judge has ordered Benjamin Morris to remain in jail after new details emerged Tuesday in the child sexual abuse material case against the former executive director of Quad-City Arts. The judge said he did not believe any …

Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Venice Man Sentenced to 154 Months in Prison for Carjacking, Shooting in St. Louis

VENICE - A Venice, Illinois, man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in St. Louis to 154 months in prison for the 2024 armed robbery and carjacking of one man and for shooting at another man about an hour later. Harry Moore, 21, pleaded guilty in April …

Source: RiverBender - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law in Illinois

by Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois August 10, 2026 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed another 75 bills into law Friday, bringing his total to more than 350 signed in 2026 and leaving him with about 20 left to consider …

Source: KHQA 7 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as ‘ring of fire’ strikes Midwest

By LAURA BARGFELD and ED WHITE CHICAGO (AP) — Severe weather cut power to more than half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous thunderstorms and tornadoes pummeled the region Tuesday, causing widespread damage and …

Source: Los Angeles Daily News - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs three youth-oriented bills

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed three bills he says will keep Illinois children from falling through the cracks in systems that are meant to support them. Senate Bill 3196 requires the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on 09:07 GMT

Dawson Admits to Drug charge in Greene County Court

By Gary Scott on August 11, 2026 at 1:32pm A Calhoun County man was sentenced Monday to prison after admitting to a Greene County drug charge. Greene County state’s attorney Craig Grummel says 57-year-old Donald Dawson of Hardin was sentenced to six years …

Source: WLDS - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Illinois' fraught funeral home oversight

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: The grim discovery of the remains of more than 100 people at South Chicago Chapel has lawmakers calling for changes to how Illinois regulates funeral homes, crematories and embalmers across the state. 🗞️ Plus: Residents …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Former Evanston D65 Supt. Devon Horton indicted in Georgia; will also face Illinois trial

Former Evanston-Skokie District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton was indicted by a grand jury in DeKalb County, Georgia Aug. 4 on charges of aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a “verbal dispute” with his wife in January that turned physical …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on 16:55 GMT

Rockford, I Got This Walmart Scam Call And You Might Be Next

Beware of the $919.45 Walmart Robocall Scam You'd think that these scam calls, these robo calls, would cease when they figure out the other person on the line knows what's up. It's just funny because the minute I get a scam call like this, it …

Source: 103.1 KFIL - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Illinois professor pleads guilty to reckless conduct for indecent act

Aug. 11, 2026, 3:35 a.m. CT The former Southern Illinois University professor accused last year of posting videos of himself masturbating in several places on campus pleaded guilty this week to a charge of reckless conduct after admitting he recorded …

Source: Aledo Times Record - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 19:08 GMT

Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power

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Source: The Independent - Center-left

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 22:51 GMT

Bamberg County Statement Regarding Detention Center Officer Arrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE To: News Media, Bamberg County Residents From: Bamberg County Administration Date: August 11, 2026 Re: Bamberg County Statement Regarding Detention Center Officer Arrest Bamberg, South Carolina (August 2026) — Bamberg …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 07:48 GMT

California State Prison, Sacramento, Officials Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide. On Aug. 11, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., staff were alerted to …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 17:44 GMT

SLED Charges Bamberg County Detention Center Correctional Officer with Assault & Battery

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Leroy James Strother Jr., 60, with Assault & Battery – 3rd Degree on Monday, August 10, 2026. The Bamberg Police Department requested the SLED investigation. Details can be found in the …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

New Body Scanner Installed at County Correctional Facility Device

Publish Date: 1/18/2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2023 Contact: Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith [email protected] 518-853-5533 Morgan McClary, [email protected]; 518-774-9138 New Body Scanner Installed at County …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:44 GMT

Attorney General James Awards $505,000 to Support Pollinator Conservation in Historically Underserved Communities

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and The New York Community Trust (The Trust) today announced $505,000 in grant funding for 28 community organizations to support pollinator conservation projects in historically underserved communities …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

RECENT COWLITZ COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TRIALS

On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury found Bernard Sours guilty of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant. The Court sentenced Sours to three days jail to be served …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 19:02 GMT

RECENT COWLITZ COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TRIALS

On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury found Bernard Sours guilty of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant. The Court sentenced Sours to three days jail to be served …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison

Lameka Kendrick Promoted FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Lameka Kendrick, Unit Manager at Macon State Prison (SP), to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP, effective August …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:58 GMT

Music Reports Celebrates 10 Years of Songdex Marketplace, Expanding Scalable Music Licensing

Music Reports is marking the 10th anniversary of Songdex Marketplace, its direct-licensing platform for music publishers, rights holders, and DSPs. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launched in 2016, Songdex …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

Voted Best Garage Door Repair Houston — Easy Garage Door Repair Expands Same-Day Service

Voted Best Garage Door Repair Houston expands same-day service across Uptown, Tanglewood, Galleria, Memorial, River Oaks, Bellaire and more. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- # Voted Best Garage Door Repair Houston, …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

iT1 Nucleos and Forklift Simulator Partner to Transform Workforce Development in Corrections Through Immersive Training

Strategic partnership expands access to simulation-based forklift operator training, creating pathways to high-demand careers for justice-involved individuals. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iT1 Nucleos, a …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

CAI Applauds Permanent Reporting Relief for Community Associations Under the Corporate Transparency Act

FinCEN final rule permanently removes reporting requirements for community association board members following CAI’s multi-year advocacy and legal efforts. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

RIA Compliance Technology Examines the Role of Compliance Systems in RIA Growth

New guidance shows how RIA compliance technology can make compliance easier to manage, improve oversight, and support business growth. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RIA Compliance Technology has released new …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Spokane Valley, WA Personal Injury Firm Achieves Fastest Growth Among Peers

Albrecht Law PLLC Receives the Speed of Growth Award at the 8 Figure Firm Conference in Denver, CO on January 23-25, 2025, Achieving 155% Growth Rate in 2024 SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Albrecht Law …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 16:57 GMT

Sokolove Law Reaches $6 Billion in Asbestos and Mesothelioma Recoveries Nationwide

MA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sokolove Law, a leading asbestos law firm, has surpassed $6 billion in recoveries for clients affected by mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. The milestone …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 16:53 GMT

Federal RICO Suit Alleges $277,500 Real Estate Fraud Scheme Involving Mo Karney and Associate Luke Dickinson

Federal complaint alleges foreclosed properties, disputed ownership, backdated agreements, bad checks and $75,000 routed through a law firm account. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A New Jersey investor has …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Focus CPA Outlines 2026 State and Local Tax Compliance Risks California LLCs and S-Corps Cannot Ignore

Focus CPA warns California LLCs and S-Corps about rising state tax compliance risks in 2026, including PTE taxes and reasonable salary requirements. BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Critical SALT and Entity-Level …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Wealth Web Updates 2026 Cook Islands and Nevis Trust Guides

U.S.-focused resources compare proactive asset protection, offshore company options, formation steps and federal reporting considerations. RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wealth Web today announced refreshed 2026 …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Lakeland Foreclosure Rate Among Nation's Worst, Lincoln Madison Investments Advises Homeowners

Lakeland ranked among the nation's worst foreclosure markets in 2026. Lincoln Madison Investments outlines homeowners options before foreclosure becomes final. LAKELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATTOM’s Mid- …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Executives Are Using August to Strengthen Their Digital Presence

The Executive Growth LAB helps founders, business owners and senior leaders close that gap in August - before the pace picks up again in Q4. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buyers are researching executives …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Parents of Jadiyus Williams File Lawsuit Alleging Professional Negligence in Son's Death

Wrongful Death and Professional Negligence Lawsuit Pending in Chatham County Superior Court Against Coastal Harbor Health System and Psychiatric Providers POOLER, GA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Horne Law Firm, P.C. …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Coleman Technologies Launches Secure AI Advisory Practice for Greater Vancouver Businesses

New Strategic AI Officer engagement helps CEOs and business leaders adopt AI with strategy, governance, and security first LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coleman Technologies, a Langley-based managed IT …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Florida Probate Firm Helps Families Navigate New Summary Administration Law

Florida's Recent Law Doubling the Summary Administration Limit to $150,000 Will Allow Many More Estates a Faster Probate Process, Saving Families Time and Fees CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Inc. 5000 Places Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers on List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Earns Place on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 13:07 GMT

HK QMAS Talent Approval Success Driven by Strict Material Logic

Globevisa explains how structural updates to the HK QMAS application require a triple-logic material framework to boost executive approval rates. SG, SINGAPORE, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Among global talent residency programs, the Hong Kong …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

The Veen Firm Resolves Medical Malpractice Case for $29 Million

The largest known recovery in a California medical malpractice case SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veen Firm, LLP, a San Francisco plaintiffs' firm representing the catastrophically injured since …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Resemble AI Launches DETECT-World, the First Deepfake Detector Built on World Model Architecture

While others need constant retraining, DETECT-World uses physical reality to train faster and catch real-time threats with benchmark-leading accuracy MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Resemble AI, the leading …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 12:54 GMT

Florida Action Committee Files Landmark Federal Constitutional Challenge to Florida's Sex Offender Registry Laws

BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida Action Committee (FAC), a statewide nonprofit organization advocating for evidence-based criminal justice policies, today announced the filing of a sweeping …

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