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Peggy Williams-Smith Given CEO Post at Wisconsin Center District
Visit CEO will lead WCD on interim basis, for now. Omar Shaikh elected board chair.

Francesca Hong Hits The Road To Boost David Crowley And Democrats
After a razor-thin primary loss, Hong launches a statewide tour to rally her base for November.

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies’ playoff push with 5-1 victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers reached 100 wins for the first time, and Jackson Chourio hit his 25th homer to lift them to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday night that slowed the Phillies’ playoff push. The Phillies needed a win to at least have a shot at…

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Tom Tiffany campaign blocks Journal Sentinel reporters from event
Tom Tiffany’s campaign barred Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters from a campaign event, two days after the Republican candidate for governor said he supported an open press and would allow reporters to attend.

12 Wisconsin Prisoners Make Their Case For Commutation
New advisory board tasked by Governor with reviewing inmates for potential release.

Post From Community: Four Seasons Learning Center
Four Seasons provides a safe, caring, and engaging environment where children experience quality learning through play.

Post From Community: Latest investments bring Northwestern Mutual’s total giving to $75M to advance childhood cancer treatments and cures
Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced a new commitment to support families affected by childhood cancer and strengthen the financial resilience of healthcare professionals who care for them. The post Post From Community: Latest investments bring…

Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Cities, But Tax Hit Stays Modest
Brookfield’s $40 million police station plan shows how a volatile bond market reshapes local budgets.

City Shutters 59 Apartments Tied To Indicted Landlord Sam Stair
DNS cites tampered electrical systems, failed fire safety and life-threatening risks at two Near West Side buildings.
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