Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Chicago one of only two big cities without mayoral, city council term limits

Illinois Policy Institute

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July 1, 2026

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A city charter could impose them. All other big cities have one The post Chicago one of only two big cities without mayoral, city council term limits appeared first on Illinois Policy.

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WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 1, 2026

Illinois City Ranks #2 Overall In Cities That Inspire Baby Names

Illinois City Ranks #2 Overall In Cities That Inspire Baby Names

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

Scranton's mayor once proposed a 3 property tax increase to fund a DEI coordinator role, a budget her city council ultimately cut without fanfare.

Wirepoints

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· Jun 28, 2026

More bureaucracy is not the answer to Chicago violence – The Last Ward

Here’s the problem: Chicago already has at least eight overlapping entities with some claim to police accountability or public safety coordination. And this executive order adds three more: the Office of Gun Violence Reduction, an Interdepartmental Gun Violence Reduction Cabinet, and a 17-member Gun Violence Reduction Advisory Council. ... The root cause of Chicago’ public safety challenges has never been a lack of political bodies. It’s the city’s failure to back professional solutions.

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

San Jose mayor condemns ‘brazen’ shooting near World Cup fan zone

The mayor said the city would not let ‘one criminal act scare our community away from public spaces’

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 5, 2026

GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons

Rent controls and price controls don't work

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

New data reveals expansion of Israeli settlement jurisdiction in West Bank

In several cases, jurisdiction areas were also divided or reorganized, allowing separate settlements to be established under distinct municipal administrations.

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Related coverage for "Chicago one of only two big cities without mayoral, city council term limits": WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford — Illinois City Ranks #2 Overall In Cities That Inspire Baby Names. Fox News — Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race. Wirepoints — More bureaucracy is not the answer to Chicago violence – The Last Ward. The Independent — San Jose mayor condemns ‘brazen’ shooting near World Cup fan zone . Toronto Sun — GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons. The Jerusalem Post — New data reveals expansion of Israeli settlement jurisdiction in West Bank