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blogs.suntimes.com — SPRINGFIELD-The Illinois House overwhelmingly moved Friday to end the state's prohibition on carrying concealed guns in a vote gun-rights advocates predicted would lower crime rates despite warnings from critics the bill is "dangerous." "Concealed carry works. In every place it's been in this country, crime has gone down dramatically," said state Rep.

suntimes.com — Two people suffered graze wounds in a shooting Friday morning near the Roosevelt Red Line station in the Loop.

suntimes.com — The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay scouts into their ranks. The move ends a ban that's existed throughout the organization's 103-year history, but the reversal does not extend to openly gay adults, who are still not allowed to serve as scout masters or participate in other leadership roles.

blogs.suntimes.com — HOUSTON, Texas --- The torn ligament in Luol Deng's left wrist was major news at the end of last season but has generated zero headlines this year. It's a satisfying development for Deng, especially given the angst surrounding his decision to compete in the Olympics last summer rather than undergo surgery.

blogs.suntimes.com — By the dawn's early light of Memorial Day weekend the Highland Park based website web2carz is reported that late actor Charles Durning fabricated much of his involvement in World War II. Earlier today Web2carz staff writer Steve Karras wrote, "As a frequent contributor to the National Memorial Day Concert, Durning shared war memories of his own with millions.

suntimes.com — O'Hare International and Midway airports are now offering free Wi-Fi access to 41 websites, via a new portal called "The Good Stuff,'' officials said Thursday. The portal, offered in connection with wireless provider Boingo, can be accessed by any device type, including a laptop, tablet or smartphone, City Department of Aviation officials said.

blogs.suntimes.com — The Bears placed advertisements in the Chicago dailies Friday thanking longtime linebacker Brian Urlacher. Here's what appeared in the Sun-Times:...

suntimes.com — By Bill Zwecker ENTERTAINMENT-JOLIE-MASTECTOMY-FILES There's an interesting behind-the-scenes reasoning for Brad Pitt's big Esquire cover story that's getting so much attention this week. Sure, it's part of his promotion for next month's "World War Z" film and is timed to help support partner Angelina Jolie's revelation about her double mastectomy, but there's a quieter agenda at work here, too.

newssun.suntimes.com — BY KAREN BERKOWITZ kberkowitz@pioneerlocal.com The superintendent of North Shore School District 112 on Thursday characterized Lincoln School teacher Ellie Rubenstein's resignation video as "entirely unprofessional." | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media Updated: HIGHLAND PARK - The superintendent of North Shore School District 112 on Thursday characterized Lincoln School teacher Ellie Rubenstein's resignation video as "entirely unprofessional," saying it crossed the line and contained comments that were "unfair, misleading and factually incorrect."

blogs.suntimes.com — With the just-released "Star Trek Into Darkness" now playing at theaters, and continuing the saga of Captain James Kirk and the crew of the starship Enterprise, you can experience a bit of where it all began thanks to veteran actor William Shatner.

suntimes.com — BY ADAM L. JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com The Chicago Bears Jay Cutler (6) and Josh McCown (12) during practice at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. | Andrew A.

suntimes.com — Updated: How can you be a leader if nobody is following you? This week on my blog (CapitolFax.com) I wrote that Gov. Pat Quinn is honest, but "no leader." His press secretary fired off an angry retort: "Give me a break. "Real leadership requires honesty and making hard but necessary decisions for the common good.

blogs.suntimes.com — THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2013 DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 In the morning, the President will travel to Annapolis, Maryland. The President's departure from the White House is open press and there will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of his arrival in Annapolis.