Chicago debuts Bob Newhart statue in downtown tribute
The life size bronze sculpture honors Bob Newhart as Dr. Robert Hartley from The Bob Newhart Show. It sits near the show’s opening credits building in downtown Chicago, commissioned by TV Land. Newhart, a Oak Park native, praised the tribute and timeless humor.
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Illinois universities hail hold-the-line budget amid cuts
Illinois public universities avoided a 6 percent funding cut in a hold-the-line budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The $2.2 billion for higher education maintains last year’s funding across 12 state universities, enabling faculty pay raises, revived programs, and a halt to eroding course offerings.
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Gun lobby fights over state gun sales data and background checks
Lawmakers consider SB 2188 to require background checks for non licensed gun sellers and to dismantle the gun sales database. The Illinois State Rifle Association argues the database violates federal law and urges passage of similar measures. Debate centers on record destruction timing, with police concerns over tracking straw buyers. Gov Blagojevich’s stance fluctuates amid pressure from Chicago lawmakers, while the council seeks to keep the database.
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