Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and members of his Democratic caucus applaud members of their staff early Sunday morning after the chamber approved the $55.2 billion budget bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) By BEN
Herman’s Music Minute for June 2nd

On this day in music history… In 1972, Pink Floyd released their seventh studio album, titled Obscured by Clouds. The album’s songs were written for the French film La Valée. Obscured by Clouds charted at No. 46
Mass shooting at house party in North Carolina leaves 1 dead, 11 wounded

Authorities said that one person was killed and at least 11 others seriously injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out during a house party in Catawba County, North Carolina. The names of the victims and any potential
One police officer killed, another hospitalized in Baldwin Park, CA shooting

One police officer was killed, and another is hospitalized after a suspect opened fire on Saturday night in Baldwin Park, California (which is located just east of Los Angeles). At a press conference shortly after midnight, officials
Carlos Santana extends 2025 Las Vegas residency with fall dates

Carlos Santana has announced fall 2025 performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The additional shows will take place this September and November and
Tommy Thayer, Sebastian Bach to be featured as part of KISS ‘Unmasked Electric Show’ in Las Vegas

Kiss has revealed more special guests for their upcoming Kiss Army Storms convention and reunion show in Las Vegas, including additional bandmates and fellow rockers. During the weekend-long event taking place from Nov. 14 to 16 at