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Activist Sister Helen Prejean has counseled popes, governors on death penalty: ‘She’s not a scold; she appeals to your reason’

Prejean, 84, addresses Catholic lawyers in Chicago, reminisces about fights against capital punishment — and will likely attend her seventh execution later this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ assault weapons ban enforcement blocked by federal judge in southern Illinois

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn made clear that his ruling is “not a final resolution” of the matter, and nothing in his order “prevents the state from confronting firearm-related violence” through “a wide array” of other laws.

Chicago Sun-Times

Statue honoring Mamie Till-Mobley to be unveiled in Illinois

A memorial honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, will be unveiled Saturday outside the suburban Chicago high school she attended as a young woman, long before she became a critical player in the Civil Rights Movement

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Illinois man using leaf blower in yard allegedly shot dead by neighbor

Ettore Lacchei, 79, arrested and charged with first-degree murder over death of William Martys, 59, in Antioch, north of Chicago

The Guardian - US

Bring carbon capture technology and its environmental benefits to Illinois

Carbon capture sequestration is technology that captures CO2 emissions, then transports and stores those emissions underground.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Gaming Board slammed video gambling company for alleged ties to bookmaker, but it’s still reaping millions

In 2021, the state agency proposed stripping the lucrative video gaming license held by Frank Cortese’s company. Nearly two years later, with no ruling yet, he’s still in business.

Chicago Sun-Times

A Judge Who Understands Firearms

Judge Stephen McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois asks probing questions about the state’s new rifle ban.

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Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon goes at No. 5 overall to the Seahawks in the NFL Draft

Witherspoon was regarded as one of the top two cornerbacks in the draft despite being slightly undersized from what Seattle has opted for in the past with players at the position.

Chicago Sun-Times

When Tornadoes Loom, School Officials Often Face A Critical Decision

Parents and school boards debate whether pupils should be let out of school early in bad weather or kept inside to stay safe.

Zenger

Final Raiders mock draft database

Late entries into Raiders mock draft database shows latest buzz

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cook County officials must bring transformative change to juvenile detention center

We taxpayers must ensure that our money is spent in ways that support the dignity and humanity of the children in the system, an activist from LIVE FREE Illinois writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Backlash over eyeliner just more anti-‘woke’ folly

Red state busybodies are coming for Maybelline, iconic Chicago brand.

Chicago Sun-Times

High-Quality Live Production Webcast … from a Camper?

Imagine AV Technology's content director and webcast moderator, Cindy Davis' surprise (being kind) when panelist Nic Milani, of Epiphan Video fame, appeared on the webcast platform from inside a tent sitting atop his pickup truck, on the shores of the Illinois River, in the middle of nowhere in central Illinois.

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Illinois must come through with more money for rape crisis centers

Federal funding cuts of over 50% are coming July 1. The state Legislature must increase its investment in services for survivors of sexual violence, advocates write.

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NFL Draft’s top cornerbacks don’t expect Bears to pick them

Three projected first-round picks, including Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon, said they’ve had minimal interaction with the team. The Bears pick No. 9 overall.

Chicago Sun-Times

Good weather shows the hope of young anglers

Three stories of young anglers in mid-April with successes that bodes well for the future of the outdoors and fishing around Chicago.

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Rosati’s Pizza ordered to pay $250,000 in back pay and damages to employees

A judge ordered the company to make the payments to 35 employees in Illinois and Indiana who worked at five franchises from May 2019 to June 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinoisans delight in seeing the northern lights — a rare sight this far south

The lights were visible Sunday in certain parts of the state.

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Melissa McCarthy Fronts People Magazine’s ‘Beautiful Issue’

Melissa McCarthy is out front on this year’s People magazine “Beautiful Issue.” The “Bridesmaids” star says being on the cover “felt like it was saying something really lovely to my younger self, to my 20-year-old self. Maybe to other people, too.” People on Tuesday revealed McCarthy’s selection and the cover…

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois traffic deaths dip slightly in 2022, but fatalities are still above pre-pandemic levels: ‘Not a cause to celebrate.’

After spiking during the pandemic, Illinois saw 1,280 traffic fatalities in 2022, a 4% drop from the 1,334 deaths in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County property tax reforms can have unintended consequences

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi needs to examine how his model works in gentrifying communities.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Best New Orleans Saints undrafted free agent signings since 2006

We're recapping the best New Orleans Saints undrafted free agent signings since 2006, from Pierre Thomas to Rashid Shaheed and everyone in-between:

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: North Side wood ducks, Bassmaster all-staters, Illinois’ invasive fish

Observing wood duck matting and nesting behavior on Chicago’s North Side, three Chicago-area Bassmaster all-staters and a question on handling invasive fish in Illinois are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

GI Bill snafus fallout: Illinois attorney general backs decorated Army vet James Rudisill’s bid to Supreme Court to restore benefits

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul signed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting Army veteran James Rudisill, who says the VA shortchanged him out of GI Bill benefits he earned over multiple service periods.

The Guardian - US

Rightwing extremists defeated by Democrats in US school board elections

Republican-backed culture warrior candidates fare poorly in Illinois and Wisconsin, offering hope to the left

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