Cell phone ban legislation clears Senate committee

Sen. Christina Castro^ right^ and Samir Tanna^ deputy legislative director for Gov. JB Pritzker^ testify before a Senate committee Tuesday on a bill that would require all school districts in Illinois to adopt policies restricting cell phone use in classrooms. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be

Cynthia Erivo set to host the 2025 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Satna Monica^ USA on February 7^ 2025.

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host the 78th annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in Broadway. The ceremony will take place on June 10 from the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City,

Cynthia Erivo set to host the 2025 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Satna Monica^ USA on February 7^ 2025.

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host the 78th annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in Broadway. The ceremony will take place on June 10 from the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City,