A Roundup of Local and National News: From Drug Testing in Bars to Officer-Involved Shootings and Thievery

As the world continues to move forward, a number of important events are taking place. In California, bars will soon start offering drug testing kits for patrons. Meanwhile, Joro Spiders are inching up the East Coast, making their presence known.

On the local front, officials in Springfield are hoping that a new apartment complex will help boost the downtown economy. Governor Pritzker has called for an investigation into the Alton Sinkhole Collapse, while businesses on Adams Street are recovering from a devastating fire. Lutheran High is preparing to build a new school, and the Springfield Police Department is reporting an increase in crime during the summer months.

In national news, there are many developments to keep an eye on. Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Fox News over a mock trial miniseries, and there is speculation about whether replacing Biden on the ticket would help Democrats keep the White House. A 16-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Ohio, and a community is demanding justice at a vigil for a 13-year-old killed by a New York officer. Additionally, thieves have been caught on camera using sledgehammers to rob a California jewelry store.