Rochelle hospital’s $48.6 million plan heads to September review
Rochelle Community Hospital’s proposed $48.6 million modernization remains pending after Illinois staff questioned utilization data and project costs.
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Fontana Sewer Fee Proposal Still Lacks Posted Final Action
Fontana CA – A proposed sewer collection-rate schedule remains unconfirmed in city records, with final council action and billing effects still not posted.
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D.C. Housing Bills Could Speed Some Evictions and Alter TOPA
Two D.C. housing bills remain pending after Mayor Bowser proposed changes to eviction procedures, rental access, affordable-housing aid and TOPA rights.
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Ladera Ranch-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Rise; Diesel Nears $7
Orange County regular gas averaged $5.634 and diesel $6.953 on July 26, with both prices higher than yesterday, last week and last month.
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Zachary Cline identified after Gallia County search; investigation remains active
Human remains found during a Gallia County search were identified as Gallipolis-area man Zachary Cline, while authorities say the investigation remains active.
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Nashville data-center rules pass as DC BLOX questions remain
Metro Council approved Nashville’s data-center zoning framework and a temporary permit moratorium, but DC BLOX’s status and power plans remain unsettled.
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What Biloxi parents should know about Mississippi’s new attendance rules
Biloxi families face new Mississippi attendance rules on excused absences, medical notes and partial-day attendance as the 2026-27 school year begins.
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Lancaster Water Ban Remains as Central Massachusetts Drought Continues
Lancaster’s mandatory outdoor watering restrictions remain in effect July 26 amid Central Massachusetts’ Level 2 drought, with limits set through Sept. 30.
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Fort Wayne Anchor Resource Center location fight continues after feedback
Fort Wayne has posted responses to more than 500 public comments on a proposed 24/7 homeless resource center, but its site and funding remain unsettled.
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FERC Presses PJM for Grid Reforms as Data-Center Demand Grows
FERC is pressing PJM to change grid governance by September as data-center demand and broader supply pressures raise reliability and electricity-cost questions.
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FDA Links Recalled Eggs to Salmonella Outbreak in 17 States
The FDA and CDC report 98 illnesses in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations in a Salmonella investigation linked in part to recalled Midwest Poultry Services eggs.
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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass All of 2025, CDC Data Show
CDC reports 2,318 confirmed U.S. measles cases as of July 23, already above 2025’s full-year total, while wastewater data offer an additional warning signal.
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San Antonio ISD confirms Adrian Bustillos as superintendent
San Antonio ISD confirmed Adrian Bustillos on July 20. He is expected to start in August as the district faces enrollment and budget pressures.
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Fordham Road Bus-Lane Redesign Begins in the Bronx
Construction is underway on Fordham Road’s Bronx bus-lane redesign, which will change curb access and traffic lanes while targeting faster trips for 130,000 riders.
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North Las Vegas Opens 2026-27 Affordable Housing Grant Applications
North Las Vegas has opened 2026-27 affordable housing grant applications for qualified organizations, with required pre-application and final deadlines in December.
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Portland Council set to vote on RICAP 11 zoning-code package
Portland City Council is scheduled to consider RICAP 11 on July 30, a pending zoning-code package involving parking, businesses, shelters and permits.
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Rock Valley gets more than $22 million for flood-damaged home buyouts
FEMA has obligated more than $22 million for Rock Valley’s voluntary flood-home buyout project, with 123 properties planned for demolition and open space.
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Appeals Court Leaves Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States
The First Circuit left key Trump mail-voting and citizenship-list provisions blocked in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as the 2026 election case continues.
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U.S. Sets August 19 Start for 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
New duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled to begin August 19, with U.S. shoppers and businesses watching costs, exemptions and trade talks.
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Dolton Residents Could Qualify for Cook County Storm Aid
Dolton households affected by 2025 storms could seek up to $2,000 from Cook County, but applications and final eligibility rules are not yet available.
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Corpus Christi council to consider $20 beach permit July 28
Corpus Christi City Council is set to consider raising the annual beach parking permit from $12 to $20 on July 28, with a possible January 2027 start.
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Jonesville’s 2026 candidate field appears uncontested for now
Yadkin County’s posted list shows Anita Darnell for mayor and Andy Green and Scott Darnell for two council seats ahead of the November 3 election.