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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
Entertainment · United States

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

67% Center coverage: 93 sources
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How Would Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Impact Illinois?
Illinois Politics · Illinois

How Would Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Impact Illinois?

48% Center coverage: 42 sources
President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could have massive effects in Illinois, with the state's taxpayers in line to benefit from the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts contained in the package. The state's poorest residents, however, could bear the brunt of $1.2 trillion in cutbacks to spending on Medicaid and food assistance programs. See the Story
Cole’s French Dip Is Closing Its Doors Aug. 3 After 117 Years in Business
Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles

Cole’s French Dip Is Closing Its Doors Aug. 3 After 117 Years in Business

68% Center coverage: 19 sources
Cole's, one of two downtown restaurants that claim to have invented the French dip, plans to close its doors in August.See the Story

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'These Funds Keep People Alive': HIV Prevention Funding at Risk
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'These Funds Keep People Alive': HIV Prevention Funding at Risk

Mexico sends aid to Texas following deadly flooding

62% Center coverage: 16 sources
Mexican officials are lending a hand to the nation’s neighbor across the border as Texas reels from devastating floods that killed dozens of people over the July 4 holiday weekend. Floods · TexasSee the Story

Who killed Jimmy Hoffa? A reporter, a prosecutor, and an ex-mobster claim they know

100% Center coverage: 13 sources
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It's a (nearly) 50-year-old mystery: Who killed Jimmy Hoffa and where is his body? A trio of people has come forward claiming to have the answer that they'll share, if you're willing to pay for it. Investigative reporter Scott Burnstein, retired federal prosecutor Richard Convertino, and former mobster turned informant Nove Tocco say they are going to reveal their findings at a presentation on July 23 at Macomb Commu…Prison · AlexandriaSee the Story

Crittenton's Nursery provides emergency child care services for families experiencing a crisis

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Being a parent comes with extreme stresses, and sometimes those stressors can become overwhelming, causing a crisis, but the services at Crittenton Centers can help. "We're here to support families going through emergencies, who need emergency child care. We provide crisis care for families if they are going through any sort of crisis," said Jackye Miller, crisis nursery coordinator. "Crisis looks different for everyone. S…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Center For Prevention of Abuse offering up BOGO deal for annual Duck Race

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- If you missed your BOGO opportunity for the annual Duck Race, you are in luck. On Wednesday, the price of a single duck for the 37th annual Duck Race will be $5 but it'll be buy one, get one free. The Center For Prevention of Abuse will hold the annual fundraiser on Aug. 23 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria, but people can still pay to be included. Ducks go on sale Monday for 37th Annual Duck Race benefiting the Cente…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Smoke and emergency vehicles at Peoria barbecue restaurant

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Smoke can be seen coming out of a local barbecue restaurant in Peoria Tuesday afternoon. A WMBD team on scene saw several fire trucks, and other first responders including Peoria Police officers and AMT. Smoke could be seen coming out of the side of the restaurant. This is a developing situation and no further information about the cause or extent of it is available at this time. This story will be updated as more informa…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Art theft in Peoria: Cow painting stolen, suspect identified

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A small painting was stolen from the Peoria Art Guild, and police are asking for information on its whereabouts. The artwork stolen, which is pictured below, is a small painting of a cow with the name "Annie" painted above it, according to a post on the art guild's Facebook page. The art guild said that the person who allegedly stole the painting took it directly to a local pawn shop, where they attempted to sell it. The …Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Champaign man sentenced to 21 years for 2022 murder

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Champaign man will spend close to two decades in prison for a murder he committed when he was 17 years old. Keshawn Brown was facing five counts of murder for shooting and killing 18-year-old Nizeri Carter the night of Nov. 4, 2022. Court records show that last week, he was offered a plea deal by the state, but he rejected it and stated his wish for a jury trial. Second victim of June 29 shooting dies, Champaign Pol…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Shots fired out of moving car in Downtown Peoria

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Three shots were fired out of a moving vehicle in Downtown Peoria late Monday night. Officers with the Peoria Police Department were called to the 500 block of South Main Street at 10:37 p.m. July 7 to a report of shots fired. When they arrived, officers learned that three shots had been fired out of a moving vehicle and three males were seen exiting the car and running away. No injuries were reported and there is no suspe…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

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