Stay informed with the latest news and updates on local, national, and international events with Springfield Watch. In recent news, a Maine man has been sentenced to life for murders and a shooting spree, while Tennessee has passed a law allowing the death penalty for child rapists. The impact of the border crisis in Rio is causing ripples throughout the United States, and the Karen Read murder trial deliberations are ongoing.
Locally, freelance workers now have new protections under a recent law. The Supreme Court ruling is unlikely to change Springfield’s approach to homeless issues. Officials are optimistic that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy. The United States Supreme Court has declined to review cases on Illinois’ assault weapons ban and has allowed cities to ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions. Attention is also being drawn to a shopping app, Temu, for its alleged data collection practices across multiple states.
In national and world news, NEA members are advocating for an Israel boycott at their annual meeting. A Cat-4 Hurricane Beryl closes in on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, causing six deaths. The White House staff under Biden has reached a record number with a $225 million payroll. Stay up to date with all the latest news and updates on Springfield Watch.
