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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cancels appearance with Utah Democrats
SALT LAKE CITY () — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has cancelled his scheduled appearance and keynote address at the Utah Democrats' organizing convention less than 24 hours before the start of Saturday's event in Ogden, party leadership has confirmed. Current party chair, Dianne Lewis told that Pritzker was forced to stay in Chicago due to the (state legislature) being in session and budget negotiations that required him to stay. Their session was supposed to end Friday night at midnight. Lewis had also hoped Pritzker would send a video message, but said that, too, won't happen. Instead, Lewis said they'll simply take about a 45-minute lunch break, and she is hoping ballots go out for the race to elect a new party chair around 1 pm. The party had hoped Pritzker could bring a galvanizing message that comes on the heels of he recently gave to donors and party faithful at New Hampshire's Democratic Party's annual McIntyre-Shaheen dinner, calling for 'everyone everywhere' to fight Trump's message. He is also rumored to be considering . In addition to , the party will also consider condemning stripping benefits or laying off VA employees by the state or federal governments, and 'strongly condemning' the President from being able to serve more than two terms. UVU shocks #12 Oregon in NCAA Tournament, 6-5 Increased risk for heat-related illnesses and deaths as temperatures rise: Data Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cancels appearance with Utah Democrats South Jordan man apprehended after fleeing from traffic stop, shelter in place order lifted Cedar City man arrested for allegedly sending sexual photos to officer posing as 12-year-old Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
29-03-2025
- General
- CBS News
Mobile laundry truck offering free services to LA County wildfire victims
A mobile laundry truck is helping Los Angeles County wildfire survivors focus on rebuilding by washing their clothes for free. "I have pretty much cried every day," retired teacher Dianne Lewis said. "I have lost everything." Lewis is starting over after the Eaton Fire destroyed her home. "I lost all of my clothes," she said. "I've gathered a few things now, but the few things I have, I want to keep them clean." She's come to the parking lot of First AME Church where a Laundry Truck LA volunteer will help wash, dry and fold her clothes for no cost to her. "It's very relaxing to know that that is one task you don't have to worry about," Lewis said. Jodie Dolan founded the nonprofit Laundry Truck LA in 2019. At first, she served the unhoused, including families and children. Now, she's folding in fire victims. "There are so many people that are going from a friend's couch to an Airbnb to a shelter or even to their cars," she said. "We want them to know that they are loved and not forgotten while we continue to rebuild here." To date, the fleet of three, soon to be four laundry trucks, has done more than 450,000 pounds of laundry. "We wnt to feel as good as we can, and having clean clothes makes you feel very good," Lewis said.
