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Her story, including her relationship with Ryan, will continue to unfold on Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, debuting this June on Lifetime." Blanchard was granted parole in December 2023 after serving eight years for her role in the death of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, who prosecutors also acknowledged was abusive. Related stories"I said, 'I'll tell you what, if you write him, I'll write Gypsy Rose Blanchard," Anderson recounted to People. The murder of Dee Dee Blanchard followed years of alleged abuseBlanchard was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016 after she was found guilty of conspiring to kill her mom Dee Dee Blanchard, who was found dead in 2015. AdvertisementWhile Godejohn has said in interviews that he would kill again for the sake of Blanchard, Blanchard told People that she regrets what she did.

Persons: —, Rose Blanchard, Ryan Scott Anderson, Blanchard, Anderson, …, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Ryan, Dee Dee Blanchard, Rose, Famer Bret Hart, Nick Viall's, Viall, " Blanchard, she's, Joseph Maldonado, Joe, King, she'd, he'd, I've, Rose Blanchard's, Ryan Anderson's Organizations: Service, Business, Lifetime, Chillicothe Correctional Center, Springfield News, WWE, Famer, Netflix Locations: Saint Charles , Louisiana, Chillicothe, Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” It will review a December state appellate court ruling that upheld his 2021 conviction by a Cook County jury. A special prosecutor refiled charges against Smollett after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx dropped the case and Smollett forfeited his $10,000 bond and conducted community service, which Smollett argues ended the case. Testimony at his trial indicated Smollett paid $3,500 to two men whom he knew from “Empire,” which was filmed in Chicago, to carry out the attack. ___Check out the Associated Press' complete coverage of the Jussie Smollett case.

Persons: Jussie, Kim Foxx, Smollett, Freddrenna Lyle, ”, Donald Trump's Organizations: Ill, Chicago, Smollett, Associated Press Locations: SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Chicago, Cook, MAGA

☆ How Johnson wooed Trump to back a GOP congressman targeted by Gaetz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Manu Raju | Melanie Zanona | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“Seeing as how President Trump endorsed Mike Bost, Matt always finds himself on the wrong side of history,” Miller told CNN. After the GOP leadership’s candidate, Craig Riedel, was caught on tape criticizing Trump, multiple Republicans pulled their endorsement, including Miller and House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. And now, Miller is inserting herself into another incumbent primary race in Illinois: She also is backing Bailey over Bost, her House GOP colleague. But this time, Miller and Gaetz are on the opposite side of Trump in the race. “Darren Bailey proudly stands with President Trump despite disagreeing with him on this endorsement,” a campaign spokesman said.

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☆ Trader Joe’s Is Coming to Springfield. Just Not That Springfield.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( John Yoon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When Trader Joe’s told a Springfield, Mo., newspaper on Thursday that it was opening a store there, shoppers rejoiced. “Springfield is getting so nice I may not want to go to heaven!” a pastor, Tyler Padgitt, wrote on Facebook. But his elation didn’t last even an hour: The company apologized minutes later, saying it was actually talking about Springfield, Va.“It was a moment of euphoria followed by a dark night of the soul,” Mr. Padgitt said in an interview.

Persons: Joe’s, “ Springfield, Tyler Padgitt, Mr, Padgitt Organizations: Facebook Locations: Springfield, Mo, Springfield , Va

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate William “Sam” McCann abruptly pleaded guilty on Thursday to nine felony counts of wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, halting his federal corruption trial over misusing up to $550,000 in campaign contributions. The seven counts of wire fraud and single count of money laundering each carry a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. But a complex set of advisory guidelines before Lawless, who set sentencing for June 20, will likely yield a far shorter term. “Are you pleading guilty because you are in fact guilty?” Lawless asked. McCann's trial was repeatedly delayed.

Persons: William “ Sam ” McCann, McCann, Colleen Lawless, Jason Vincent, Lawless, ” Lawless, he’s, “, Timothy Bass, McCann's, “ God's, McCann didn't, Vincent, Instagram, Michael Madigan, ’ ” McCann, I’m, ’ Organizations: Ill, Former Illinois, U.S, Conservative Party of Illinois, International Union of Operating Engineers, FBI, IRS Locations: SPRINGFIELD, Springfield, ”, St, Louis

☆ Marriage is hard, but these 3 couples share what makes their decades-long relationships so successful
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIf one wanted to be cynical about the length of today’s romantic relationships, it wouldn’t be hard. At first glance, they’re all quite different: Rita Smith and Theodore Smith, Sr. are devout Christians in New Orleans, Louisiana who speak openly about their sex life on TikTok . Yet for all their differences, the couples all share some core commonalities that make their relationships so successful. “It gets you stimulated, and when you do go home, the next thing you know you want to take your bath and be sexual again,” Rita Smith, 62, said. “I like to have this pink piece around my neck, it just makes me feel more sexy,” Rita Smith said.

Persons: —, centenarians, ”, Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz, who’ve, Rita Smith, Theodore Smith, Beverly Palmer, Dr, Richard C, Palmer, Bert Morton, Lee Korty, Bryan Tarnowski, Rita, “, ” Rita Smith, Richard, ” Bert Morton, ” Morton, Peyton Fulford, Morton, Korty, ” Korty, Beverly, ” Beverly Palmer, Jess T, Dugan, ” Theodore Smith Organizations: Service, Business, ” Harvard, BI, Palmers, Smiths Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, California, Springfield , Illinois

☆ 5 Presidential Libraries That Offer Culture, History and ‘Labs of Democracy’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As repositories of valuable historical documents and other records, U.S. presidential libraries have long been important destinations for scholars. The first library was established by Franklin D. Roosevelt and opened to the public in 1941. (President Hoover, liking what he saw of F.D.R.’s project, established his own retroactively, in 1962.) Fifteen libraries are managed by the Office of Presidential Libraries, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration — the Presidential Libraries Act, passed in 1955, established the system of privately built and federally maintained institutions — and 13 are currently open to visitors. “They give us the opportunity to learn about American democracy, and how the government functions.”With Presidents’ Day fast approaching, consider planning a visit to a presidential library.

Persons: —, Franklin D, Roosevelt, Hoover, James, Abraham Lincoln, Reagan, ”, Colleen Shogan Organizations: Presidential, National Archives, Records Administration, James Garfield, Historic, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, “, ’ Locations: Mentor , Ohio, Springfield , Ill, United States

Remington is consolidating its operations in Georgia, a state the company says is friendlier to the firearms industry. Mayor John Stephens meets with village board members under a seal portraying Eliphalet Remington holding a long gun. The four-story, brick plant by Armory Street and Remington Avenue looms over the community about 55 miles (90 kilometers) east of Syracuse. The Ilion plant went to a group of investors called the Roundhill Group as part of a $13 million bid. After months of union negotiations, the firearms plant reopened in the spring of 2021.

Persons: — Remington, Eliphalet Remington, Sandy, Remington, it’s, ”, Jim Conover, Mayor John Stephens, Conover’s, Frank “ Rusty ” Brown, “, Brown, RemArms, Ken D’Arcy, “ They've, Daniel Mendez, Stephens, Michael Disotelle, Sandy Hook, we’re, ” Stephens Organizations: Remington, Mayor, Street, United Mine Workers of America, Remington Firearms, Republican, New, Smith & Wesson, Cerberus Capital Management, Remington Arms, Bushmaster Firearms, Co, Vista Locations: Mohawk, Georgia, Sandy Hook, Detroit, Syracuse, New York, New York City, Tennessee, Springfield , Massachusetts, LaGrange , Georgia, Erie, Ilion

☆ I moved to Montreal to be with a man I met on Xbox. It was a bigger culture shock than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I spent almost my entire life in Massachusetts until I met my now husband, Marc, six years ago. He's from Montreal, and we met online while playing Grand Theft Auto on Xbox. I'm a pet sitter, so once I got my PR, I could start pet sitting and dog walking here. Quebec is different from the rest of North AmericaThe culture shock was more than I expected. I'm much more confident now, and sometimes when I think I'm going to say something in English, French comes out first.

Persons: —, Melissa Rebelo, Marc, Sauve, poutine, Sauve It's, It's, it's, Thomas, Frank Pepe's Organizations: Service, Business, Facebook Locations: Sauve, Massachusetts, Montreal, Boston, Canadian, Quebec, North America, you'll, Springfield , Massachusetts, Canada, Connecticut

☆ 10 cities where high-income Americans are moving
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Spokane Valley, Washington is seeing the fastest growth in high-income households making at least $200,000 annually. The analysis found that just one Southern city made the top 10 for cities adding high-income households at the fastest rate between 2021 and 2022, while four cities in the northeast ranked in the top eight. The report notes that high-income households often have large impacts on local economies, which could impact housing markets in the long term. Spokane Valley, located in the eastern part of Washington, had an over 183% increase in high-income households, amounting to over 1,500 between 2021 and 2022. Evansville, Indiana increased by 150% during the time period, adding 816 high-income households.

Persons: — Organizations: Business, Allentown, U.S . News, Southwest, Bank of America, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Santa Clara, New Locations: Spokane Valley , Washington, Southern, Spokane Valley, Washington, California, Texas, Allentown , Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Evansville , Indiana, South, Killeen , Texas, San Tan Valley , Arizona, Jackson , Mississippi, Palmdale , California, Southwest, West Coast, New England, Springfield , Massachusetts, New Haven , Connecticut, Manchester , New Hampshire, Sunnyvale, Santa, New York City

☆ Opinion | ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot, We Must Ourselves Be Its Author and Finisher’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Jamelle Bouie | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I spent the bulk of my Friday column summarizing early Republic and antebellum debates on the nature of the American Republic. The arguments run from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the 1790s to Abraham Lincoln in the 1860s. Speaking of Lincoln, researching that column gave me an excuse to read through a few of his most famous speeches and addresses. They organized speeches, debates, lectures and dramatic performances and brought in notable persons to participate. Some of these were tied to a particular town or city; others were operations that moved from place to place.

Persons: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, —, Lincoln, Illinois Legislature —, Francis McIntosh, Louis Organizations: Lincoln, Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois Legislature Locations: Republic, American Republic, Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield , Ill, ”, United States, Illinois, Springfield, New Salem, St, Mississippi

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. The suspension, she ruled, deprived Shannon of “protected property interests” without due process. Prosecutors in Douglas County, Kansas, charged Shannon on Dec. 5 with rape or an alternative count of sexual battery. The alleged incident occurred early on Sept. 9 after Shannon and a friend attended the Illini's football game at Kansas. The woman said Shannon grabbed her buttocks and then reached under her skirt and touched her sexually.

Persons: Terrence Shannon Jr, Colleen Lawless, Shannon, “, ” Lawless, Robin Kaler, Shannon “, ” Shannon, ___ Organizations: Ill, —, Illinois, NBA, Illini, Rutgers, Sunday, Prosecutors, Kansas, Police, AP Locations: SPRINGFIELD, Kansas . U.S, Douglas County , Kansas, Kansas, Shannon

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 28 points and Julian Reese had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead Maryland to a 76-67 victory Sunday over No. 10 Illinois, the 10th time this week a team ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll has lost. Marcus Domask scored 26 points for Illinois (12-4, 3-2) and Luke Goode had 13. Coleman Hawkins, who had scored in double figures in seven straight games for the Illini, fouled out with 2:50 left. Illinois led 39-37 at halftime thanks to Dain Dainja scoring seven straight points for the Illini in the final 1:28.

Persons: — Jahmir Young, Julian Reese, Reese, FanDuel Sportsbook, Marcus Domask, Luke Goode, Coleman Hawkins, Hawkins, He’s, ”, Kevin Willard, Brad Underwood, “, Domask, Dain Dainja, Terrance Shannon Jr, Shannon, Colleen Lawless, ” Shannon, Willard, GREAT SCOTT Maryland’s Donta Scott, ___ Organizations: Maryland, Illinois, Terrapins, Illini, ” Terps, he’s, BIG, Terps, Big, Purdue, Houston, HOME, State Farm Center, Michigan State, Missouri, Colgate, Northwestern, GREAT, Rutgers, LAST, AP Locations: CHAMPAIGN, Ill, Maryland, Illinois, “ Maryland, . Illinois, Lawrence , Kansas, Springfield, Lawrence, Kansas, College Park, Michigan

☆ T. rex fossil is actually a species new to science, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Jenna Schnuer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A formerly unknown relative of the most iconic of all dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex, has been newly identified, according to a study released Thursday. Called Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, the creature likely roamed Earth up to 7 million years before T. rex emerged. But Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis’ bones were discovered decades before the creature officially got its scientific name. “The lower jaw in a Tyrannosaurus rex is actually quite robust. “That set the table for when Sebastian started to look at our specimen and say, ‘Hey, these don’t actually look the same as the famous Tyrannosaurus rex specimens from places like Montana.’”

Persons: rex, mcraeensis, ”, Anthony R, Fiorillo, ” Fiorillo, Sebastian G, Spencer Lucas, Dalman, Kong ”, Sebastian, ’ Organizations: CNN, New, New Mexico Museum, Science, Springfield Science Museum, Cultural Affairs Locations: , New Mexico, New Mexico, Albuquerque, North America, Massachusetts, Montana

☆ Cost of living in 32 of the biggest Midwestern cities
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Madison Hoff | Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chicago had the highest Cost of Living Index score among 32 Midwestern cities. Of the 32 Midwestern urban areas examined, 29 fell below the national average. However, the vast majority of the 32 large Midwestern cities included in the study are cheaper than the national average. The Council for Community and Economic Research, or C2ER, released its quarterly Cost of Living Index in October. Below are the 32 Midwestern places in our analysis ranked by their indexes from C2ER.

Persons: — Organizations: Chicago, Service, Midwest, for Community, Economic Research, Index, Detroit — Locations: Springfield , Missouri, — Illinois, Indiana , Iowa , Kansas , Michigan, Minnesota , Missouri , Nebraska, North Dakota , Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Florida , Texas, California, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee

☆ Brenda Lee, a Queen of Christmas and So Much More
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Lindsay Zoladz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Lee inducted Tucker into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October, and people are still talking about the dry delivery and killer comic timing of her speech. Lee has, Tucker added, “the best sense of humor known to man (or woman).”For the past four years, “Rockin’” has peaked at No. Because while Brenda Lee is a Christmas queen, she’s also so much more. Brenda Lee has stories. While still in her teens, Lee shared bills with Little Richard, Chubby Checker, Dusty Springfield — the list is seemingly endless.

Persons: Tanya Tucker, Lee, Tucker, “, ”, Mariah, ” Lee, Carey, Brenda Lee, she’s, Elvis Presley, Elvis, “ I’m, I’ve, ” Patsy Cline, Little Richard, Chubby Checker, Dusty Springfield, John Lennon, Lee “ Organizations: Country Music Hall of Fame, Ole Opry, Beatles Locations: Hamburg

☆ Midwestern Cities Will Have Highest Winter Heating Bills, Study Finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Residents of cities across the Midwest will be hardest hit by home heating costs this winter. A new study ranked US cities based on costs in relation to incomes, energy efficiency, and more. The study ranked heating expenses in the 500 biggest cities in the country based on several factors, including electricity and heating fuel costs relative to average income, home energy-efficiency, and things like weather and average home size and age. Cleveland and Flint have particularly energy inefficient homes, while Independence and St. Joseph ranked high on energy costs, the study reported. During the hot months, places like Florida and Georgia become the most unaffordable when it comes to HVAC costs, the study noted.

Persons: —, Joseph Organizations: Service, Midwest ., Midwestern, Puget, Census Bureau, Department of Energy, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration Locations: Midwest, Springfield , Missouri, Cleveland , Ohio, Independence , Missouri, Flint , Michigan, St, Joseph , Missouri, Midwest . Cleveland, Flint, Independence, Northeastern, Southern, Central California, Washington State, Florida, Georgia

☆ He Lived a Frugal Life. Then He Left Millions to His New Hampshire Town.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Sopan Deb | More About Sopan Deb | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Mr. Smith, a 78-year-old lifelong Hinsdale resident, said in an interview that he met Mr. Holt sometime in the 1970s. Eventually, Mr. Holt moved into a mobile home on a tract of land that Mr. Smith owned, and lived there for a time with a widow who owned the home. Mr. Holt did odd jobs for Mr. Smith over the years, like clearing brush, plowing snow and other maintenance tasks. This left Mr. Holt with a small nest egg that he invested in several mutual funds with a broker in Keene, N.H. One was what Mr. Smith described as a communications fund. In 2000 or so, Mr. Holt revealed his wealth to Mr. Smith.

Persons: Edwin Smith, Holt’s, Smith, Holt, Lee Holt Organizations: Hinsdale, Navy, American International College, Mr, Agway Inc Locations: Smoky, Springfield ,, Hinsdale, English, Brattleboro , Vt, Keene, N.H, West Coast

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has chosen a location for a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, people familiar with the selection said Wednesday as the suburban Washington location was selected over nearby Virginia following a sharp competition between the two states. Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore argued in recent months that building it there would be fast and save taxpayers $1 billion. He said a headquarters in the majority-Black Prince George’s County would meet equity goals raised by President Joe Biden. In recent months, the two other finalists were Springfield, Virginia, and Landover, Maryland.

Persons: —, Biden, Wes Moore, George’s, Joe Biden, Glenn Youngkin, J, Edgar Hoover, Donald Trump Organizations: WASHINGTON, FBI, Associated Press, Democratic Maryland Gov, FBI Academy, Republican Gov, Edgar Hoover Building, Momentum Locations: Maryland, Washington, Virginia, Greenbelt, Quantico, Springfield , Virginia, Landover , Maryland

☆ Abortion rights at center of Ohio and Virginia elections
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Joseph Ax | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/2] Peter Range, the executive director of Ohio Right to Life, speaks to members of the Clark County Republican Party about the state's upcoming referendum on abortion rights, in Springfield, Ohio, U.S., October 26, 2023. In Mississippi, Republican Governor Tate Reeves is seeking another four-year term. Last year, abortion rights advocacy groups scored a series of victories by placing abortion-related referendums on the ballot, including in conservative states. In addition to Tuesday's amendment in Ohio that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, similar ballot measures are advancing in several states for 2024, including swing states Arizona and Florida. Anti-abortion forces have campaigned against the Ohio amendment as too extreme, while abortion rights groups have warned that rejecting it would pave the way for a stringent ban to take effect.

Persons: Peter, Ohio, Joseph Ax, Andy Beshear, Republican Donald Trump, Daniel Cameron, Beshear, Tate Reeves, Brandon Presley, Elvis Presley, outraised Reeves, Joe Biden, Glenn Youngkin, Trump, Biden, Jason Lange, Colleen Jenkins, Aurora Ellis Organizations: Clark County Republican Party, REUTERS, Republicans, Democrats, White House, U.S, Republican, Kentucky, Beshear, Democratic, Trump, Voters, Senate, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Clark, Springfield , Ohio, U.S, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, U.S ., , Kentucky, Mississippi, Arizona, Florida, House

☆ How the cost of homebuying and selling will change after landmark court loss over real estate commissions
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A recent jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors and large residential brokerages could upend the residential real estate industry. Here's what real estate agents, homebuyers and sellers need to know about potential changes in residential real estate economics. A bad time for bad news in real estateThe jury verdict comes at a time when many real estate agents are already feeling a pinch. At a time when home sales are already under pressure, "this lawsuit is just another punch in the gut for real estate franchises," said Bill Gross, a self-employed real estate broker associate in California with eXp Realty. Lawsuits focused on fees reinforce the general trend of trying to lower fees in the real estate market, Schipani said.

Persons: Max, Mike DelPrete, Bill Gross, there's, Keefe, Ryan Tomasello, Gilbert J, Schipani, we've, Glenn Kelman Organizations: National Association of Realtors, NAR, realtors, Max Holdings, Federal, University of Colorado Boulder, eXp Realty, Tempus Fugit, Compass Locations: Missouri, Kansas City, St, Louis, Springfield, Columbia, U.S, California

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Critics of an Illinois program providing private school scholarships say there's no proof it improves academic achievement. Opponents say it's a drain on public education and want it ended. “They take money out of the public coffers for public education, the schools that receive this money are not accountable, some of them exclude students with special needs. It's not a good use of public dollars.”Bridget Shanahan, spokesperson for the Illinois Education Association, stood by the group's position. Nothing prevents the lawmakers from restarting the program during its spring session, but there would be a disruption in scholarships.

Persons: adjourns, Critics, John Curran, Curran, ”, Jaclyn Matthews, couldn't, Dan Montgomery, “, ” Montgomery, It's, ” Bridget Shanahan Organizations: Ill, COVID, Invest, Kids, Republican, Associated Press, Republicans, Pritzker, The Illinois, of Teachers, Illinois Education, Illinois State, of Education . Research, Illinois Federation of Teachers, Illinois Education Association Locations: SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Downers Grove, COVID

☆ After a $1.8 billion verdict, the clock is ticking on the 6% real estate commission
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Anna Bahney | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And yet, every day, people across America hire a real estate agent to help them sell a home. While state governments license real estate agents, NAR has an extensive code of ethics it expects members to adhere to. NAR and the brokerages have vowed to appeal the verdict, which means real estate commissions aren’t going anywhere immediately. Last month Redfin, an internet real estate company, left the association. The longer-term impact of the verdict may be that the pairing of buyer’s agent commission and seller’s agent commission will eventually be separated.

Persons: Keller Williams, –, Corcoran —, Kenny Parcell, ”, Mantill Williams, Darryl Frost, homesellers, Stephen Brobeck, ” Brobeck, Jen Davis, ” Davis, “, they’ll Organizations: DC CNN, National Association of Realtors, Homeservices, Keller, Keller Williams Realty, Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s, Realty, NAR, US Department of Justice, “, Consumer, Consumer Federation of America, Holt Homes Group Locations: Washington, America, Missouri, Keefe, Springfield , Missouri

The majority recognized a difference between firearms for personal use and those the state law reserves for “trained professionals,” semiautomatic weapons, including the popular AR-15. Sullivan said it's likely that plaintiffs in one or more of the multiple cases consolidated in Friday's opinion would seek a U.S. Supreme Court review, where he predicted victory. At least eight other states and the District of Columbia have some sort of prohibition on semiautomatic weapons. The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the law on a 4-3 decision in August. And such semiautomatic weapons are the choice of many gun owners for sport shooting and hunting, they say.

Persons: Diane Wood, ” Ed Sullivan, Sullivan, it's, “, J.B, Pritzker, ” Wood, Bob Morgan, ” Morgan, ” Organizations: Ill, —, Illinois, 7th District U.S, Illinois State Rifle Association, Democratic, Supreme, District of Columbia, Illinois State Police, U.S, “, Highland, Pritzker Locations: SPRINGFIELD, Chicago, Highland, U.S, Illinois, Deerfield

☆ Bobby Knight, Basketball Coach Known for Trophies and Tantrums, Dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Bruce Weber | More About Bruce Weber | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

He was a principled recruiter, and among his many demands on players was that they attend class. Players, friends and writers noted that he could be gracious, charming, charitable and playful. Or as much as any other coach knows. I’ve seen an official not watch for traveling. I’ve seen him watch the flight of the ball instead of the shooter’s hand afterward — whether or not he gets hit.

Persons: Todd Jadlow, Knight, Jadlow, “, ”, Mike Miday, “ I’m, Jason Collier, I’ve, Knight’s, Kent Benson, Quinn Buckner, Mike Woodson, Isiah Thomas Organizations: ESPN, Indiana . Sports, The Springfield News, Knicks, of Fame Locations: Indiana, Ohio

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