Springfield Watch: The Latest in Local and Global News – From Mixed Reactions to Historic Developments

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On a national scale, there have been significant developments affecting the United States. The border crisis has caused ripples from the Rio, while deliberations continue in the Karen Read murder trial in California. Additionally, a new law starting in July will allow California bars to offer drug testing kits for patrons.

Closer to home, there have been mixed reactions as the Supreme Court has allowed cities to ban outdoor sleeping. Officials are hopeful that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy. Governor Pritzker has called on the Federal Office of Mine Safety to investigate the Alton Sinkhole Collapse. Meanwhile, businesses on Adams Street are eager to rebound after a devastating downtown fire, and Lutheran High is preparing for the building of a new school.

On a global scale, Hurricane Beryl has torn through the southeast Caribbean, causing significant damage and leaving 4 dead. Prosecutors knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes years before cutting a deal with him as shown in recent transcripts. Hunter Biden is suing Fox News over an online miniseries based on his life story, while there is speculation about whether replacing Biden on the ticket would help Democrats keep control of the White House. In Ohio, tragedy struck as a 16-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting while armed with an automatic gun.