June labor tables show unemployment rose across Kane, DeKalb and Kendall counties, with Aurora at 4.9 percent.

A new analysis finds Summit County’s visitor economy generated $2.7 billion in 2025 and helped support more than 21,000 jobs across the county. Local leaders say the revenue also trimmed household tax burdens.

City council approved clearing an encampment on city land in Bell Kramer and standing up a task force to connect people to services. Advocates warn Ypsilanti lacks adult shelter capacity.

A new Partnership analysis and the local PIT count show Houston with about five people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 residents; officials call it progress while advocates urge caution.

Walter was found shot in Surprise and had a leg amputated. He’s recovering in foster care and listed for adoption through Maricopa County Animal Care & Control.

Demolition crews have moved into Ceres’ Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park after years of complaints and legal battles. The cleared site was long plagued by outages, unsafe conditions and a 2025 settlement for residents.

A CDC Epi‑Aid and 69 interviews found housing instability, mixed drug supplies and mistrust may be why Nevada’s overdose decline lags the nation.

Tenants at Clason Point Gardens say overflowing NYCHA bins have sat in a lot for nearly a year, attracting rats, roaches and flooding after storms.

Neighbors in northern Arden-Arcade say they were blindsided after a nonprofit bought a Norris Avenue home and announced plans for a re-entry residence near two elementary schools.

A 2,000-gallon aquarium at Something Fishy Pets in Fox Lake ruptured, flooding the shop; friends opened a fundraiser to help the family-run store rebuild.

Fordham tenants have asked housing court to appoint a court administrator after an April fire and years of alleged neglect left some residents displaced. They say the move would force repairs and restore safe housing.

Reed College signed a mediated Title VI settlement requiring policy changes, training, outside oversight and protection for Zionist identity after complaints from Jewish students. The agreement follows allegations of vandalism and a rock‑throwing incident that prompted federal review.

Cecily Tynan, longtime chief meteorologist at 6abc Action News, announced her retirement. Her final broadcast is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31.