Chicago Tribune
Can America heal after this year's election?
Clergy and researchers are trying to tackle the political divide.
chicagotribune.com15 min read
This week's top local news stories come from Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas, Idaho, North Carolina, and more.
New York Post
Deadly wildfires are leaving the New York City region blanketed in smoke.
nypost.com5 min read
New Jersey's drought conditions may force emergency action as wildfires burn.
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More than 200 structures have been destroyed by a growing California wildfire.
The Times-Picayune
A judge has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional.
nola.com10 min read
The Texas Tribune
Texas officials say private school vouchers are the state's top legislative priority in 2025.
texastribune.org5 min read
Meanwhile, public school trustees in Idaho condemn state funding for private education.
idahoednews.org
The Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville residents just survived a hurricane. Now public housing evictions are starting again.
citizen-times.com13 min read
A federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban. The state will likely appeal.
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Miami Herald
Florida businesses are losing $4.5 billion per year without affordable childcare.
Employers throughout the state are seeing the impact in lost productivity.
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Meanwhile, Minnesota is facing a massive birthrate decline that is hurting the state.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
The Times-Picayune
Meet the man working to end homelessness in New Orleans.
New Orleans' director of homeless services has been lauded for his efforts to end homelessness. But the task facing him has only grown more daunting.
nola.com18 min read