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'Pass The Ban' March Urges Senate To Pass Federal Assault Weapons Ban
The Democrat-led House passed the ban in July — but it remains 22 senators short of the 60 needed to send it to the president's desk.

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The Democrat-led House passed the ban in July — but it remains 22 senators short of the 60 needed to send it to the president's desk.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed retired Niles Township High School District 219 Superintendent Steven Isoye to take over for David Reisberg.
Bicycles are allowed on Ridge Avenue between Howard and Church streets for a few hours ever year.
She is not believed to be a staff member, and there is no danger to students, police said.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
A noise dispute led to a "violent confrontation" that left one man dead and two others hospitalized, authorities said.
A conservative PAC funded by a Lake Forest billionaire and run by a Florida radio host produced an ad showing a daylight robbery in Chicago.
The ComEd grant will support the expansion of writing workshops at senior centers and free tickets to its mainstage for community partners.
One student from Highland Park High School qualified as a National Merit semifinalist based on the results of the 2021 Preliminary SAT.
Drunken Lake Bluff man, 75, strikes squad car and keeps driving; motorist blacks out after Applebee's visit: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Blotters
Authorities said a 41-year-old "hoarder" living in his parents' basement confessed to uploading digital videos depicting child sexual abuse.
"Since I can remember," Ayo Dosunmu says of his grandfather, Dale Moss, "he's always been there to support me."
"Since I can remember," Ayo Dosunmu says of his grandfather, a Grayslake resident with Parkinson's, "he's always been there to support me."
This year's crop of semifinalists include seven from Lake Forest Academy, six from Lake Forest High School and one from Woodlands Academy.
Two students from Loyola Academy, one from North Shore Country Day and 19 from New Trier High School made the cut this year.
Nineteen students from New Trier High School and a trio from local private schools made the cut this year.
Two seniors at Ida Crown Jewish Academy and one from Niles West qualified as semifinalists for the prestigious scholarships.
Nine students from Evanston Township High School and one from Beacon Academy made the cut this year.
The total cost of the former Evanston police chief's accidental social media post has risen to $215,000 — plus legal fees.