COVID ‘on the rise’ in parts of Illinois, says Chicago’s Top Doc. Here’s a look at where: NBC Chicago

While several Illinois counties remain under Community Elevated Level for COVID, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which locations are seeing the highest rates? According to Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, southern Illinois is “rising” right now. “Chicago continues to have rates that are below the national rate and the Illinois rate,” Arwady said. “Southern Illinois is picking up a little bit more right now … and then Louisiana is where we’re seeing a major outbreak right now.” According to the CDC, 58 counties in Illinois now have it “high”…

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Car explosion kills Daria Dugina, daughter of Russian nationalist known as ‘Putin’s brain’

Moscow – The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist who is often referred to as “Putin’s mastermind” was killed in a car bomb attack outside Moscow, authorities said Sunday. The Moscow branch of the Russian Investigative Committee said preliminary information indicated that a bomb planted in the SUV driven by 29-year-old Daria Dugina exploded on Saturday night, killing the television commentator who was her daughter by Alexander Dugin, philosopher and nationalist writer. Dugin is a prominent proponent of the “Russian World” concept, a spiritual and political ideology that emphasizes traditional values, the restoration of Russia’s power, and the unity…

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Car explosion kills Daria Dugina, daughter of Russian nationalist known as ‘Putin’s brain’

Moscow – The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist who is often referred to as “Putin’s mastermind” was killed in a car bomb attack outside Moscow, authorities said Sunday. The Moscow branch of the Russian Investigative Committee said preliminary information indicated that a bomb planted in the SUV driven by 29-year-old Daria Dugina exploded on Saturday night, killing the television commentator who was her daughter by Alexander Dugin, philosopher and nationalist writer. Dugin is a prominent proponent of the “Russian World” concept, a spiritual and political ideology that emphasizes traditional values, the restoration of Russia’s power, and the unity…

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News 6 political pundit previews Florida primary election

ORLANDO, Fla. – Candidates are making their final push to voters before Tuesday’s primary election. Dr. Jim Clark, News 6 political pundit and UCF history professor, joined host Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to preview some of the key races, including the Democratic primary for governor. [TRENDING: Trying to decide what Florida candidate to vote for? These guides may help | Wrong-way driver causes major crash on Interstate 95, carjacks FedEx truck, crashes into pole and dives in river, troopers say | Become a News 6 Insider (it’s free!)] announcement Although the showdown between Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried appears…

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In this photo taken from video released by Russia's Investigative Committee on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, investigators work at the scene of the explosion of a car driven by Daria Dugina outside Moscow.

A car bomb kills the daughter of Russian political theorist Alexander Dugin

MOSCOW – The daughter of a Russian nationalist ideologue often referred to as “Putin’s mastermind” was killed when her car exploded outside Moscow, authorities said Sunday. The Investigative Committee branch of the Moscow region said Saturday night’s explosion was caused by a bomb planted in the SUV driven by Daria Dugina. The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a staunch supporter of Russia sending troops to Ukraine. Latest news about Ukraine:Melitopol radar system destroyed; The US will send another $775 million arms package Dugin’s exact ties to President…

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Police make several arrests after panic at Kentucky State Fair

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several people were arrested at the Kentucky State Fair, which closed early Saturday night after suspicious activity was reported to law enforcement, authorities said. Kentucky State Police said in a statement on Twitter that the fair began a “soft shutdown” around 10 p.m. to ensure the safety of attendees. Police confirmed that there were no injuries. Police have not released any additional details about the incident, but local media have confirmed that people were fleeing the reported gunfire. The identities of those arrested have not been made public. An investigation is ongoing. The fair will resume normal…

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Donald Trump says Mitch McConnell should do more to help Republicans get elected: ‘Political hack cracked’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Donald Trump went after Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on social media for expressing skepticism about Republicans’ chances of regaining congressional majorities in the November sessions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the Senate Minority Leader a “broken political hack” and challenged his party’s loyalty. “Why are Republican senators allowing a hack politician, Mitch McConnell, to openly disparage Republican candidates working for the United States Senate,” Trump asked. Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole on August 6, 2022…

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Supporting Brittany Pettersen for Congress is more than just politics as usual for me

For the first time in nearly a decade since I ran for the state Senate, I will open my home to a political event this Saturday evening. Ironically, it will be for the person who currently holds the position they were hoping to hold. Mario Nicholas Along with former state representative Cole Wist, former FirstBank CEO John Ikard and political activist Margaret Ash, I am organize a fundraiser for Brittany Pettersen. All of us are not politically affiliated, but we have decided to support Pettersen’s congressional campaign for a myriad of reasons. First of all, Pettersen is a good, kind…

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