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Illinois worker spent over six hours trapped in gas station sign too tall for fire truck ladders to reach

July 24, 2026

Illinois worker spent over six hours trapped in gas station sign too tall for fire truck ladders to reach

AJ Gow spent over six hours trapped inside a 130-foot gas station sign in Wilmington, Illinois, after his boom lift malfunctioned during repair work.

Good Samaritan in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in viral moment

July 24, 2026

Good Samaritan in Spider-Man costume helps man in wheelchair cross busy intersection in viral moment

Video from Jonesboro, Arkansas, traffic cameras captured a driver in a Spider-Man costume helping a person in a wheelchair cross an intersection.

Wisconsin protester brands Madison as 'corrupt city' during anti-police tirade following deadly shooting

July 24, 2026

Wisconsin protester brands Madison as 'corrupt city' during anti-police tirade following deadly shooting

A Madison police briefing on the deadly shooting of a homeless man was interrupted when a protester grabbed the podium, denounced police and called the city "corrupt."

Two found shot to death inside car on University of Chicago campus: report

July 24, 2026

Two found shot to death inside car on University of Chicago campus: report

Two people were found with gunshot wounds to the head inside a vehicle near Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink on the University of Chicago campus.

Jewish Michigan Democrats admit they will vote Republican if Abdul El-Sayed becomes nominee

July 23, 2026

Jewish Michigan Democrats admit they will vote Republican if Abdul El-Sayed becomes nominee

Jewish Democrats said they would back Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a Senate race, citing his controversial statements on Israel.

DSA member leads Dem primary in Midwest battleground but trails likely GOP nominee: poll

July 23, 2026

DSA member leads Dem primary in Midwest battleground but trails likely GOP nominee: poll

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialists of America member, leads the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor at 26%, according to a new Marquette poll.

Vance Boelter sentenced for shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and spouses

July 23, 2026

Vance Boelter sentenced for shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and spouses

A Minnesota man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for killing a former state House speaker and her husband, and shooting another elected official.

Iowa teachers suspended over viral student-run drag show reach settlement before trial

July 23, 2026

Iowa teachers suspended over viral student-run drag show reach settlement before trial

Three Ankeny school district teachers settled their discrimination lawsuit for about $150,000 after being disciplined for a student-led drag show.

Dem supported 'Green New Deal' after receiving nearly $60K from energy groups, now wants congressional seat

July 23, 2026

Dem supported 'Green New Deal' after receiving nearly $60K from energy groups, now wants congressional seat

Democrat Sean McCann's energy contributions from DTE Energy resurface as he campaigns to unseat Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan's 4th district.

Michigan Democrat accuses Abdul El-Sayed of 'deeply sexist attacks' on female political rivals

July 23, 2026

Michigan Democrat accuses Abdul El-Sayed of 'deeply sexist attacks' on female political rivals

Rep. Hillary Scholten accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of making "sexist attacks" against Rep. Haley Stevens and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.