Democratic state Sen. Scott Bennett of Champaign, who played an integral role only days ago in passing legislation that clarified the state’s landmark criminal reform justice act, died Friday from complications of a large brain tumor, according to a statement released by his office. He was 45.
Downstate Sen. Scott Bennett, who played major role in changes to SAFE-T Act, dies at 45
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‘I’m a winner. I came here to win.’ Cardinals introduce new catcher Willson Contreras
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As he tried to slip on the brand new, home Cardinals jersey — freshly stitched with his name and the familiar No. 40 — Willson Contreras had a moment where it didn’t quite fit up his right arm.
GOP pols accepted Trump’s Constitution contempt
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“Disqualifying” and “un-American,” says John Bolton, the former national security advisor to former President Donald Trump.
ABC pulls Backstreet Boys holiday special following Nick Carter rape allegations and lawsuit
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“A Very Backstreet Holiday,” the Backstreet Boys’ Christmas special filmed this month in Los Angeles, will no longer air on ABC, Variety has confirmed.
Washington family with 6 sons erupts in excitement during gender reveal of 7th child: ‘Pure shock’
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A family’s surprise and tears of joy were captured in a now-viral video showing the moment when the gender of their seventh child was revealed.
Liberal media, Dems erupt over Sinema leaving Democratic Party
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Some liberal media pundits and commentators were stunned, or not surprised but still angered, Friday morning after Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent.
The highs and lows of the world of entertainment in 2022, in photos
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After keeping the world at arm’s length for roughly two years, the entertainment world could finally get more personal again in 2022. And it did. The year in photos.
Kids with autism can have trouble sleeping — St. Louis-based zPods may be the solution
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First-grader Logan Abel’s bedroom is a hub of activity. A space shuttle is ready for launch. Sometimes, a pirate ship sails by. Or a T. rex thunders through, tearing into his toy chest.
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.
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