2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.

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‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control

Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.

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Jim Furyk and Keegan Bradley added as assistant captains for Presidents Cup

“Both guys have incredible experience as leaders representing the United States and they've each earned the respect of players across generations,” Snedeker said.

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Cubs RHP Cabrera optimistic after leaving game vs. Brewers with blister on middle finger

“I mean you take a guy out of a start, the next start's in question,” Counsell said.

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes another mistake on defense

Still wearing his full uniform long after the Cubs' ninth loss in 11 games, Crow-Armstrong called the pair of defensive miscues “genuinely laughable.”

2 weeks ago in Sports

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’

In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

2 weeks ago in Business, Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Settlement reached in insurance fight tied to Springfield Wyndham

The suit was filed after owner Al Rajabi claimed that Affiliated FM was stalling the insurance payment.

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Rx price cap bill passes committee

Opponents say PDAB proposal lacks organization.

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A perfect getaway from Springfield: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

A great deal on a great getaway from Springfield Real Deals!

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

2 weeks ago in World

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker wants ‘fairer’ tax system, though voters rejected graduated proposal

The governor says he and Chicago's mayor are friends despite public spat.

2 weeks ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Official state sandwich? No beef about this one

A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois' official state sandwich has passed the IL House.

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The Illinois House and Senate take the field

Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.

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UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus

CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.

2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that

Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

Consumer advocates seek 80% reduction in latest Nicor gas rate request

Half of the disputed charges come from ‘exorbitant’ shareholder profit rate.