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Allegheny County Ordered to Begin Full Property Reassessment by July 2027

Allegheny County Ordered to Begin Full Property Reassessment by July 2027

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has been mandated by a judge to initiate a comprehensive property reassessment by July 2027. This order, issued by Court of Common Pleas Judge Kenneth Valasek, follows over a decade of legal disputes and public discussion regarding the county's property assessment methodology. The last full countywide reassessment in Allegheny County occurred in 2012, and since then, property values have continued to be based on those outdated figures. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by property owner Flavia Laun against Allegheny County, which brought the issue back into prominence. Mike Suley, chairman of the Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment Appeals, indicated that this reassessment will inevitably create both 'winners and losers' among property owners, as some are currently overpaying while others are underpaying their property taxes without realizing it. The judge's order also includes provisions for the appointment of a master within 60 days to oversee the entire reas...
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Waymo Receives Approval for Major Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion Across California

Waymo Receives Approval for Major Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion Across California

Waymo Receives Approval for Major Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion Across California
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1 to 41: Ranking each Jacksonville FHSAA/SSAA high school football team

1 to 41: Ranking each Jacksonville FHSAA/SSAA high school football team

From 1 to 41, see where every team in FHSAA high school football districts stands entering the season in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
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No. 10 Chapin enters 2026 with offensive firepower, defensive questions

No. 10 Chapin enters 2026 with offensive firepower, defensive questions

The El Paso Chapin High School football team has district championship aspirations in 2026 with strong group of returnees back.
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Cook County Property Tax Bills for 2025 Second Installment Delayed Until October 1

Cook County Property Tax Bills for 2025 Second Installment Delayed Until October 1

Cook County property owners now have until October 1 to pay the second installment of their 2025 property taxes. These bills are currently available online and are being mailed out. Typically, the second installment of property tax bills is issued in early July with an early August due date. However, this year's bills have faced repeated delays due to an ongoing overhaul of the county’s property tax system. Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle stated that problems with this system have created a 'cascade effect' leading to these delays. The first installment of 2025 property tax bills was also delayed by a month, with payments due on April 1. The previous year, the second installment of 2024 property tax bills was four months late, causing significant financial strain across the county.
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‘Supergirl’ Star David Krumholtz Posts and Deletes Plans to Retire From Acting: ‘And Now, New Life’

‘Supergirl’ Star David Krumholtz Posts and Deletes Plans to Retire From Acting: ‘And Now, New Life’

David Krumholtz, who played Kor-El in this year’s “Supergirl” and appeared in “Oppenheimer” and “The Studio,” said on Threads Monday that he’s done with acting and ready to start a “new life.” However, he later deleted the posts that spoke of his frustration with getting jobs in Hollywood, leading fans to speculate whether he is […]
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Oak Park Village Board Election Season Commences with New Candidate Announcement

Oak Park Village Board Election Season Commences with New Candidate Announcement

The election season for three seats on the Oak Park village board has officially begun with Sarah Abboreno Corbin announcing her candidacy. Corbin, who has prior experience in local politics as a campaign manager for Village President Vicki Scaman and former trustee Susan Buchanan, made her intentions public via Facebook. Although the official election is scheduled for April 6, 2027, candidates are permitted to start collecting petition signatures next week, with nomination paperwork due in November. Corbin expressed her hope that an early start to the campaign will encourage more community involvement and attract additional candidates. Trustee Derek Eder, who was appointed to the board in June 2025, has also confirmed his plan to seek re-election. Trustees Brian Straw and Cory Wesley, whose terms are also up, have not yet responded to inquiries about their intentions.
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Oklahoma Homeowners Face Challenges with Wind and Hail Insurance Claims

Oklahoma Homeowners Face Challenges with Wind and Hail Insurance Claims

A recent investigation has revealed significant issues with insurance claim practices for wind and hail damage in Oklahoma. According to Oklahoma Watch, insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate have been accused of systematically denying claims for roof damage caused by storms. The report highlights a 1997 test program by Allstate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which drastically reduced claim payouts for wind and hail damage. Similarly, State Farm launched a wind and hail initiative in 2020, which allegedly involved remote evaluations and restrictive definitions of hail damage. These practices have led to thousands of denied claims, leaving many Oklahoma homeowners without adequate compensation for storm-related damages. The issue has gained national attention, with lawsuits and hearings shedding light on the alleged schemes. (Source: Oklahoma Watch, 2026-08-17, https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/17/the-secret-documents-attorneys-unveil-insurance-scheme)
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Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats

Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats

Northwestern is hoping to make a surprising run in the rough-and-tumble Big Ten
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Tornado Strikes Cook County: Cleanup and School Delays Underway

Tornado Strikes Cook County: Cleanup and School Delays Underway

Cook County, Illinois, is recovering from a severe weather event that included an EF-1 tornado and a derecho on August 11, 2026. The storm caused widespread damage, including downed trees and power outages, prompting local officials to initiate cleanup and recovery efforts. Residents are being urged to complete a Self-Assessment Storm Damage Survey to document the impact. In response to the ongoing cleanup, local school districts have delayed the start of the academic year. Public works crews are actively removing tree debris, and residents are advised to follow specific guidelines for debris placement to expedite the process. The Flossmoor Fall Parkway Tree Planting Program is also accepting applications until August 21, 2026.
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Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
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Major retail meat company closes plants, lays off over 3,200

Major retail meat company closes plants, lays off over 3,200

A historic drop in the size of the U.S. cattle herd to a nearly 75-year low of 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is putting pressure on the beef industry, resulting in plant closures. Beef processing companies, such as Tyson Foods, have closed ...