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In California, the Karen Read murder trial continues as bars prepare to offer drug testing kits under a new law starting in July. Meanwhile, Joro Spiders are making their way up the East Coast, causing fear among residents. In Oklahoma, schools have been instructed by State Superintendent Walters to include the Bible as instructional support materials.
On a local level, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities can ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions from residents. Officials are excited about a new apartment complex set to boost the downtown Springfield economy. Pritzker has called on the Federal Office of Mine Safety to investigate the Alton Sinkhole Collapse, while businesses on Adams Street are eager to recover from a devastating downtown fire. Lutheran High is preparing for the construction of a new school.
In national news, prosecutors have revealed that they knew Jeffrey Epstein was raping girls two years before striking a deal with authorities. Hunter Biden is suing Fox News over an online mock trial miniseries featuring him. There is speculation about replacing Biden on the presidential ticket to help Democrats keep control of the White House. An officer-involved shooting in Ohio resulted in the death of a 16-year-old armed with an automatic gun, leading to demands for justice at a vigil for a 13-year-old who was killed by a New York police officer. Keep informed with Springfield Watch!
