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The article explores the growing disillusionment among Black voters in Milwaukee, U.S. who face persistent economic and social challenges and are approaching the upcoming election with skepticism and dread rather than hope.

The article reports on the activities of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson as he prepares for his biggest role in politics. Johnson was one of the major supporters of bringing the Republican convention to Milwaukee and several visitors are expected to arrive. Also mentioned are his primary goal in bringing the Republicans to Milwaukee and his response to reports that former U.S. president Donald Trump had called Milwaukee a horrible city.

The article reports on the two groups of cicadas, Brood XIX or the Great Southern Brood and Brood XIII or the Northern Illinois Brood, that are expected to emerge at once in Illinois for the first time since 1803. It informs about the preparations of schools for the cicada emergence to educate children on entomology to ease their anxieties. It discusses the nostalgia evoked by cicadas and raises speculations and apprehensions of Illinois residents about the cicada emergence.

The article focuses on former President Donald J. Trump's disregard for the changing U.S. demographics, which now include a significant and growing population of multiracial Americans, including those who are both Black and Asian.

The article focuses on how Chicago is confidently preparing for the Democratic National Convention next month, despite ongoing security concerns following recent failures by the Secret Service.

The article focuses on pre-Republican National Convention protests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where smaller crowds gathered, influenced by recent events. Topics include concerns over political tensions, security measures, and diverse causes like Palestinian rights, Ukraine support, police reform, climate change activism, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) rights under a potential of former U.S. President Donald Trump administration.

The article focuses on the preparations and security concerns for the Republican National Convention (R.N.C.) in Milwaukee following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, highlighting the city's readiness and the heightened scrutiny surrounding the event.

The article focuses on a severe heat wave gripping the Midwest, including Chicago, where temperatures soared unexpectedly early in mid-June, prompting concerns and precautions from residents and officials alike about the prolonged hot weather and its potential impact.

The article discusses how residents in Chicago are protecting their trees from cicadas by covering them in mesh netting, creating a mysterious and striking effect across the city while preventing damage to the trees from the emergence of Brood XIII and Brood XIX cicadas.

The article focuses on the scrutiny faced by Dorval R. Carter the president of the Chicago Transit Authority, amid criticism of the city's public transportation system's financial issues, service delays, and safety concerns, reflecting broader challenges in restoring public transit post-pandemic.

The article focuses on the surprising news that Detroit's population has grown for the first time in decades, according to new estimates from the Census Bureau, with a slight increase of 1,852 residents to 633,218, marking a turning point in the city's long decline.

The article discusses Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson's preparations for hosting the Democratic National Convention amid concerns about potential protests and security challenges. It highlights comparisons between the upcoming event and the 1968 convention, emphasizing the mayor's efforts to ensure a peaceful and well-managed gathering while addressing the city's diverse political landscape and historical context.

The article explores how the O.J. Simpson trial spotlighted domestic violence, revealing a pattern of abuse, leading to increased awareness and legislative changes, yet also highlighting systemic challenges and societal attitudes still prevalent today.

The article focuses on how new legislative maps in Wisconsin, signed into law in February, have opened doors for Democrats like Yee Leng Xiong to run for seats in the State Legislature, transforming formerly Republican-leaning districts into tossups.

The article reports on the ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court allowing former U.S. President Donald J. Trump to appear on the state's primary ballot in February 2023. Also cited are the possible new challenge to Trump's eligibility due to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and the comment of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the ruling.

The article focuses on how this summer, marked by record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events, has made American life feel like a scene from a disaster movie, with people experiencing difficulties and changes in their daily routines due to the ongoing impact of climate change.

The article focuses on the shift in crime policies among Chicago voters, as Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke, a Democrat, wins the primary election for top prosecutor in Cook County, defeating a more liberal candidate endorsed by the incumbent.

The article discusses Chicago election officials warning that votes are still being counted, particularly focusing on a tax referendum and a prosecutor primary that are too close to call despite unofficial results and frustration among officials and activists.

The article focuses on Chicago officials beginning to evict some migrants from shelters to ease resource strain, with exemptions for pregnant women, people with medical issues, and those securing housing, including the challenges faced by cities such as Chicago, in managing migrant populations.

The article focuses on how, for many Americans like Jessie Thompson, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic remain significant in their daily lives even four years after its onset, with changes such as hybrid work schedules, smaller social circles, and continued homeschooling.

The article focuses on the unseasonably warm weather in Chicago, breaking temperature records and prompting a mix of reactions from residents, with some enjoying the unusual warmth while others express concern about the unpredictability and possible links to climate change.

The article focuses on the tragic shooting that occurred at a Missouri's Kansas City parade, resulting in the death of a bystander and multiple injuries. It highlights the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, including a confrontation between individuals, the escalation into gunfire, and the subsequent arrest and charging of Lyndell Mays and Dominic Miller for murder.

The article focuses on two teenagers being charged with resisting arrest and "gun-related" offenses in connection with a shooting during a Super Bowl victory celebration in Kansas City that left one person dead and nearly two dozen injured.

The article focuses on the shock and horror elicited by the shooting into a crowd celebrating Kansas City's Super Bowl win, highlighting the city's entrenched violence with a high murder rate, record homicides in the past year, and ongoing efforts by officials.

The article focuses on the charging of a 45-year-old Kansas man, Ricky Alderete, in the theft of a life-size bronze statue of Jackie Robinson from a park in Wichita, with authorities suggesting the motive was likely to sell the statue for scrap metal rather than being racially motivated.

The article offers information on the personal perspectives of older voters regarding President Biden's age and mental fitness. Topics include voter empathy for Biden's verbal slips, concerns about his ability to handle the stresses of the presidency, and reactions to the special counsel's report characterizing him as elderly and forgetful.

The article offers information on the heightened excitement in Kansas City, Missouri, due to the presence of Taylor Swift and the success of the Chiefs football team.

The article focuses on the migrant crisis reaching Chicago's suburbs, where buses from Texas have been dropping off hundreds of migrants without warning. Topics include suburban residents' responses to the crisis, fundraising and supply collection efforts, and the challenges faced by smaller municipalities in managing immigration.

The article reports on the shooting at the Perry High School in Iowa that resulted in the death of two people, including the gunman Dylan Butler, and injury to others.

The article reports on people across America who have lost family members, spouses and friends to Covid described how they have experienced the pandemic, from the fearful unknowns of the early weeks to this moment, with a reopened nation moving forward, even as more than 300 people are dying every day.

The article reports on surge in coronavirus infections in schools, workplaces and local government in Chicago, Illinois, as experts warn the public to brace for even more Covid-19 spread this fall and winter. Topics discussed include percentage increase in hospitalizations in a two-week period ending August 12, 2023, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and actions taken by Morris Brown College to prevent the spread of the disease.

The article reports on updates of the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S., particularly the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that 75% of the almost 800,000 deaths were Americans 65 years old and older. According to 65-year-old Pat Hayashi, they lost their freedom and experienced worse isolation and loneliness during the pandemic. Also cited is how older employees are affected by the move by employers to return to the office.

The article reports on the decision by a jury exonerating Kyle Rittenhouse from five charges including homicide over the killing of two men during the 2020 protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case has caused division on issues like vigilantism, gun rights and self-defense. Also cited are the claims by conservatives that the ruling is a win for the concept of self-defense, while liberals claimed it a failure of the criminal justice system.

The article reports on the increasing number of homicide cases across the U.S. and the possible role played by the coronavirus pandemic in the surge. Also cited are the journal's move to examine homicide rates by examining data from the Gun Violence Archive, and how the disruptions caused by the pandemic to the lives of Americans could be the reason behind the surge of violence.

The article provides an update on the resurgence of COVID-19 in the Midwest, South, and California as of August 2, 2020. Topics mentioned include the decision of government officials in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Illinois to retighten restrictions on residents and businesses, thoughts from infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony S. Fauci about the availability of an effective vaccine by the end of 2020 or early 2021, and an increase in daily infections in Japan by over 50 percent in July 2020.

The article discusses a decline in overall shootings and homicides in Chicago, signaling a reduction in pandemic-era gun violence. It mentions that domestic shootings have increased, raising concerns among advocates for victims, with factors such as rising gun ownership, changing tensions since the pandemic, and potential underreporting contributing to the spike.

The article focuses on the Wisconsin Supreme Court declaring the state's heavily gerrymandered legislative maps favoring Republicans as unconstitutional, ordering new maps before the 2024 election and potentially causing a significant political shift in the crucial presidential swing state.

The article focuses on Michigan State University confirming Kevin M. Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist and current chancellor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as its new president amid efforts to establish stable leadership after years of turnover, scandal, and internal strife.

The article focuses on the reflections and tributes following the death of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, with individuals expressing gratitude for her inspiration, mentorship, and influential rulings on women's rights.

The article focuses on the ideological split within the Wisconsin Supreme Court during arguments in a case challenging the state's legislative district maps, which are considered among the most aggressively gerrymandered in the country.

The article focuses on the guilty plea of Robert Crimo Jr., who sponsored his son's gun ownership permit as a requirement for his son to receive one despite warning signs about his son's mental state, to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct.

The article discusses the growing efforts in several cities and towns in Massachusetts, including Salem, to ban "nips" - single-serving 50-milliliter bottles of alcohol - in an attempt to reduce litter, particularly during the Halloween season when nearly one million visitors flock to Salem.

The article focuses on how Muslim and Arab voters in Michigan, a pivotal state, feel betrayed by President Biden's response to the conflict in the Middle East and may withhold their support in the 2024 presidential election.

The article focuses on the investigation into the killing of Samantha Woll, the president of a downtown synagogue in Detroit, and the identification of "persons of interest" by the police.

The article reports on the death of a six-year old boy Wadea Al-Fayoume in Illinois after he was stabbed in an attack motivated by hate for Muslims amid the fighting in Israel and Gaza.

The article focuses on the tragic story of Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter, Natalie, who traveled to Israel for a celebratory visit but were caught up in the recent violence when Hamas attacked. Topics include the strong connection Judith and Natalie had to Israel, their unaccounted status, and the anxious waiting of friends and family back in the United States for their safe return.

The article offers travel tips for Chicago, Illinois and includes recommendations for places to visit, activities to do, and dining.

The article reports on the challenges facing Venezuelan migrants who traveled to Chicago, Illinois as city officials led by Mayor Brandon Johnson struggled to provide shelters and accommodations amidst the impending winter season.