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Racist propaganda, antisemitic acts spiked in Illinois last year, report shows

“In some ways, we think that we live in Illinois and somehow we’re immune to this,” said David Goldenberg, the Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League that issued the “Hate in the Prairie State” report.

Chicago Sun-Times

US Existing Home Sales Decline In August Amid Rising Prices

Midwest Sees Improvement, South and West Sales Decline, Inventory Levels Drop

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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

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The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers

For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.

WEKU

Illinois Delegation’s Visit To Israel Signals Strengthening Of Midwest-Israel Partnership

House Speaker Welch reflected on the visit, highlighting learning opportunities and cultural complexities of the Middle East

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A heat wave, and lack of air conditioning, disrupt school districts nationwide

A heat wave along the East Coast and in the Midwest leads to closings, shorter school days.

WEKU

Labor Day 2023: a time to reflect on creating an equal workforce for all

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau will continue working to improve the status of working women and their families by focusing on better wages and working conditions in key sectors, Midwest Regional Administrator Gina Rodriguez writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning

Canada’s seemingly endless wildfires in 2023 introduced millions of people across North America to the health hazards of wildfire smoke. While Western states have contended with smoky fire seasons for years, the air quality alerts across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this summer reached levels never seen there before.

The Conversation

Dangerous heat wave from Texas to the Midwest strains infrastructure, transportation

Temperatures are soaring in the Midwest and Texas

The Independent UK

Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest

This summer has already been awfully hot in the southern Plains and the Gulf Coast. Now, a large portion of the U.S. will face a prolonged period of dangerous heat.

WEKU

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Thursday closed +0.029 (+1.12%). Nat-gas prices Thursday moved higher on a hotter U.S. weather outlook. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show above-normal temperatures extending from the Midwest to the Southeast through the end of next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from...

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Federal Grand Jury Makes Decision on Chiefs Superfan Accused of Armed Bank Robbery

Authorities believe he was involved in six different bank robberies across several Midwestern states.

Sports Illustrated

USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Regional Football Watchlist: Midwest region

Keep an eye on these teams in the Midwest region.

USA Today Sports Media Group

At the United Center, LL Cool J ready to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary in Chicago in a big, big way

The F.O.R.C.E. Live tour, which also features Common, arrives at the United Center on Sunday.

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TikTok Endorsement Of Iowa’s Sole Kosher Deli Piles On The Orders

Sarah Booz, a recent transplant to the Midwest from New York,

The Guardian - US

Storms in US north-east leave two dead and lead to thousands of flight cancellations

Tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York

Chicago Sun-Times

Conservatives, environmentalists unite in Midwest CO2 pipeline fights

From Illinois to North Dakota, unlikely allies have joined to fight against several multi-state carbon dioxide pipelines proposed by huge agribusiness and fossil fuel companies.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher on a Mixed U.S. Weather Outlook

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed +0.012 (+0.47%). Nat-gas prices Friday posted modest gains on a mixed U.S. weather outlook. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said the Midwest will see seasonable to slightly below-normal temperatures from August 9-13, while hot temperatures will stretch from the Southwest to Texas. Lower-48...

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Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Weather

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.083 (-3.24%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's losses to a 6-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices are under pressure on the outlook for cooler weather in the Midwest and East Coast, which would reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

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Nat-Gas Prices Under Pressure from Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.074 (-2.81%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday fell to a 2-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices came under pressure Tuesday after forecaster Maxar Technologies said rain would sweep into the Midwest and East Coast between August 6-10, cooling off the regions...

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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest And Northeast, Power Outages Reported

Heat dome triggers dangerous thunderstorms, with high winds, hail, and potential tornadoes

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Weekend Storms To Blast Northeast Before Pattern Flip

A batch of cool air with origins in central Canada will move into the Midwest and Northeast this weekend.

WEKU

After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana

Indiana's law will bar abortions except in cases of lethal fetal anomaly, rape or incest, or when the woman's life or health are seriously jeopardized. The fallout will be felt across the Midwest.

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Nat-Gas Prices Rise on the Outlook for Hotter U.S. Temps Next Month

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed +0.043 (+1.66%). Nat-gas prices Friday posted moderate gains on the outlook for hotter weather in the Midwest next month, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show well...

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Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Central US Amid Heat Wave

Torrential downpours, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes expected as storms move across Midwest and Great Lakes.

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