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2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment
The ban in Cook County, Illinois, was first passed in 1993.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Spieth returns to John Deere with an eye on Royal Birkdale practice and FedEx Cup standings
For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters
Powell spent this past season in Miami, where he became an All-Star for the first time and averaged 21.7 points in 58 games with the Heat.
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Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension
The 25-year-old Byram was acquired in a trade with Buffalo on June 23.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
"It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together."
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
IL Department of Early Childhood officially launches Wednesday
State officials have worked with teachers, parents, providers and stakeholders to design the best framework for the agency.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers
"It's a very impactful tool," said Behl. "One of the most impactful tools that we have."
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave
Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Governor Pritzker declares 11 Illinois counties disaster areas
The disaster proclamation takes effect immediately.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles
Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
2 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman
Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."
2 weeks ago in National
Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election
Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
