Abbott blames Texas mall shooting on mental health, but what has been done to address it?
Brandon Bell/Getty Images, FILE (ALLEN, Texas) — Just one day after the most recent mass shooting in the United States — this time at an outdoor mall in Allen, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blamed the
Judge in Trump criminal case issues protective order to prevent sharing of evidence
David Talukdar/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York City judge imposed a protective order Monday in the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal case against former President Donald Trump that is meant to ensure evidence shared by the
Average gas prices dip across Illinois – Springfield included
Average gas prices across Illinois have fallen back below four dollars a gallon – and in Springfield, regular unleaded is down seven cents a gallon from a week ago. That’s almost 15 cents a gallon lower than
Kevin Costner's work schedule reportedly caused marital static before divorce
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Omnipeace Foundation While news that Kevin Costner‘s wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, had filed for divorce came as a surprise to fans, People reports it wasn’t a surprise to those closest to
Legislator says Illinoisans must be prioritized in budget as revenue shortfall reported
(The Center Square) – A report detailing Illinois’ budget forecast is warning of a huge drop in state revenues. The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability said April receipts fell $1.8 billion compared to the same
AP: What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries?
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing. Two of the deaths occurred as the
Illinois quick hits: Gas prices down; library apologizes after free comic book event
Gas prices down Gas prices are retreating in Illinois through they remain much higher than the rest of the country. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in the state is $3.95 compared
Parkland mom bringing new school shooting book to lawmakers: 'This time, maybe they can understand'
Paul Morigi/Getty Images for March For Our Lives (WASHINGTON) — The parents of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver are bringing their new “children’s book” to Washington, D.C., to try to shine a light on gun control in a
Survivors say Buffalo's history of segregation and racial tensions linked to Tops shooting
Malik Rainey for ABC News (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — Dr. Eva Doyle describes herself as one of the “regular Saturday shoppers” at the Tops supermarket on Buffalo’s predominantly Black east side. But on May 14, 2022, the retired
GMA honors teacher who went from lead custodian to substitute teacher
ABC News (PLYMOUTH, Minn.) — In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week , “GMA” is honoring educators, including educators like Mike Peterson, a custodian-turned-substitute at Plymouth Middle School in Plymouth, Minnesota. Before becoming the school’s favorite teacher, Peterson