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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
New Illinois law aims to make it easier to evict squatters
A new Illinois law is intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters from privately owned property without the necessity of a lengthy eviction process. The measure, signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday, clarifies what has long been a point of contention over how authorities should handle squatters - people who are living in a residence without the permission of the property's legal tenant or owner. Illinois until now has not had a law differentiating between squatters and "overstaying tenants" - people who claim to be a tenant or owner of the property they're occupying, according to Pritzker's office. A squatter can't be removed by law enforcement until a court eviction process is completed. Beginning Jan. 1, the law will establish a clear distinction between lawful tenants and unlawful squatters to ensure that property owners aren't forced to deal with a lengthy court process to remove occupants living on a property without permission. The new law also gives authorities guidance that when a property owner can show valid ownership and trespassing is occurring, officers can remove trespassers, according to the governor's office. "This outdated eviction law has treated squatters the same as tenants, leaving property owners in limbo and tying the hands of law enforcement," Pritzker said in a statement. "This bill delivers long-overdue clarity, closes dangerous legal loopholes, and ensures that trespassers can no longer manipulate the system to delay removal from properties they never had any right to occupy in the first place." "Squatters are a problem, and no one should have to get an eviction notice to remove them from their home," said state Sen. Lakesia Collins, a Chicago Democrat whose district covers a swath of the Near North and West sides. "We are responding to constituents who have had trouble with squatters who could not be removed without an eviction. This will simplify the process and bring back much-needed security to residents." The state House passed the measure without opposition in May after it moved through the Senate on a 55-1 vote, with Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney of Freeport voting no. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Puzzle solutions for Sunday, July 20, 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper. CROSSWORDS USA TODAY crossword Play the USA TODAY Crossword Puzzle. Sunday Los Angeles Times crossword Sunday New York Times crossword Sunday Premier crossword SUDOKU Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game. JUMBLE Answer: STREWN DARKER LUNACY UNDONE SHOULD NIBBLEWhen the brown bear began getting too close, the ranger knew — TROUBLE WAS 'BRUIN' (Distributed by Tribune Content Agency) Cryptoquip WHEN THE LEECHES AND NIGHT CRAWLERS ARRIVED AT THE PARTY, DO YOU SUPPOSE THEY WERE GIVEN A WORM WELCOME? (Distributed by King Features) OTHER PUZZLES Boggle BED SOFA CHAIR FUTON TABLE OTTOMAN DRESSER (Distributed by Tribune Content Agency) Lexigo BANANA, ALABAMA, ALBUM, METAL, LADYBUG (Distributed by Andrews McMeel) KenKen Scrabblegrams 7 Little Words SEUSS WATSON OCTAVIUS QUINN DOLITTLE PIERCE PEPPER (Distributed by Andrews McMeel) Find the Words It is music to my ears (Distributed by Creators Syndicate) Kubok This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Online Crossword & Sudoku Puzzle Answers for 07/20/2025 - USA TODAY
Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Planned Parenthood clinics in Colorado resume treatment of Medicaid patients
DENVER – Planned Parenthood clinics in Colorado temporarily resumed treating patients covered by Medicaid on Wednesday after halting primary care for about 5,000 people last week. Clinics canceled appointments for more than 900 patients because congressional Republicans' new tax-and-spending law - previously called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - prohibits Medicaid payments for a year to organizations that provide abortions and also received at least $800,000 in federal funding two years ago. "We are relieved to once again open our doors to Medicaid patients - but this is only a temporary fix," said Adrienne Mansanares, chief executive of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, in a statement. "We know how frustrating and destabilizing it is for our communities to see Medicaid access expand one day and contract the next," she said. "It's a rollercoaster no patient or provider should have to endure." A federal judge temporarily halted the provision in the law for two weeks, but the restraining order expires Monday. Planned Parenthood clinics will continue to schedule patients after Monday with the caveat that the centers may have to cancel appointments for Medicaid patients again, spokeswoman Fawn Bolak said. Clinics already can't use federal money to pay for most abortions, but federal funds can be used to pay for other things, such as cancer screening. Planned Parenthood officials previously said clinics had to cancel appointments because Colorado law doesn't allow providers to accept cash payments from Medicaid patients. About 5,000 Coloradans are covered by Medicaid and use a Planned Parenthood clinic as their primary care provider. As many as 14,000 Medicaid patients receive care from Planned Parenthood at least once a year. Planned Parenthood has 11 clinics in Colorado, including in Denver. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Russia attacks Ukraine's central regions as US envoy in Kyiv
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine's central regions overnight, hitting mostly civilian infrastructure and industrial enterprises. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih as well as the city of Vinnytsia, which has largely escaped assault to date, were bombarded by dozens of drones and ballistic missiles in what local authorities said was one of the heaviest attacks since the war's begin. "Russia is not changing its strategy - and to counter this terror effectively, we need to systematically strengthen our defenses: more air defense systems, more interceptors, and more determination - so that Russia feels our response," Zelenskyy said in a post on X commenting the consequences of the attack. The attacks came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said Patriot air defense missiles were already being shipped from Germany as his administration pledged fresh weapons supplies on Monday. Russian drones struck Kyiv as U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg continues his week-long visit to the Ukrainian capital. Air defenses could be heard in operation in the city overnight, though major casualties were not reported. Trump's pledge came with the condition that new weapons for Kyiv would be paid for by NATO allies, mainly from Europe, and threatened harsh financial penalties targeting Russian oil sales if Russian leader Vladimir Putin doesn't end his war on Ukraine within 50 days. The U.S. president, who has voiced skepticism of arming Ukraine, changed course after saying he was "very disappointed" by a phone call with Putin, in which the Russian leader insisted he wouldn't back down on his war aims. Energy infrastructure was targeted in Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy said, adding that 15 people were injured across the country, including one child. Kryvyi Rih, a city of around 650,000 that includes many who fled from Mariupol - devastated by Russian artillery earlier in the conflict - faces power and water supply cuts, Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. Zelenskyy also said Russia also attacked the north-eastern Kharkiv and Sumy regions as well as the Odesa region in Ukraine's south, hitting civilian infrastructure. Ukraine's Air Defense said it shot down almost 200 of the 400 drones launched from Russian regions, with another 145 drones jammed. _____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Motormouth: RPM or RPMs?
Q: I'm writing about your recent column where you answered a PHEV break-in period question. Oh, no: You wrote "...2,000 and 4,000 RPMs." "RPM" is already plural! Revolutions per minute. Argh. As a mechanical engineer, I see this all the time, even in technical literature; it's an epidemic! Thanks for your consideration and your great column. P.F., Hoffman Estates, Illinois A: Right you are, and I intend to mend my ways. If my memory serves me right, I learned to use RPMs when I worked in the department of redundancy department. Q: I am on my second convertible. Love it. Because I don't drive them in the winter, I own them for many years without excessive mileage. If something happens and the top no longer works, is it more difficult to get repaired because of the age of the car? My current is a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Just over 60,000 miles. I was considering putting money into the body, cleaning up nicks, dings and scratches, etc. I worry that it might be unwise if something happens that can't be fixed. M.O., Elk Grove Village, Illinois A: I suggest you get to know a convertible repair shop. Not only do they replace worn out tops, but they also know the workings of the system - often better than dealership or independent technicians. Q: I wanted to ask someone who is not involved in sales. I know it is probably a good idea to have a dash camera. But what are the odds that some moron out there will smash into your car to steal it? I have not heard much in the news of them being stolen. Your thoughts? L.P, Newington, Connecticut A: I doubt that anyone would try to steal your camera. It needs to be wired into the electrical system, and a quick snatch-and-grab would be unlikely. But wouldn't it be ironic if the camera caught a video of the intruder? Q: While leaving a local restaurant, I noticed a car in the parking lot with a solar panel on top of the car and the name Fisker Ocean. Looking up the car and model, it seems the company filed for bankruptcy. The solar panel made a lot of sense to me because most cars sit out in the hot sun. Looks like the solar keeps the EV charged. I wonder why the company went bankrupt. It seems like a great idea. G.R., Virginia Beach, Virginia A: This is a question for the gurus in the business section of this publication. But I agree that the idea had merit. Q: Please tell me who I need to petition to see your very informative and easy to read columns published in book form. I think it would be a bestseller and would make a great gift to any person who attempts to do some work on the automobile from time to time. How can I help to make this a reality? M.S., Oak Lawn, Illinois A: I get questions like yours regularly and I frankly do not know how to make this happen. With nearly 30 years of columns, it would be a Herculean task. Just creating a taxonomy would be a challenge. I admit I am flattered, however. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
