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CHICAGO — It’s clear TCU was not remotely in the same area code as Georgia in the Horned Frogs’ 65-7 loss Monday in the College Football Playoff national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House gave final approval Tuesday to a comprehensive measure to ban military style firearms that was drafted by Democrats, which now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature even as gun rights advocates contend it is unconstitutional and vow a legal challenge.

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After the 36% rate cap took effect last year, pawnbrokers received an injunction in Sangamon County Court allowing them to continue “business as usual,” which, for them, means charging 240% APR or more.

The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in their first Top 25 appearance since Nov. 27, 2000. Illinois hasn’t had a winning season since 2012-13.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — You could tell something was up 20 minutes before the first 20 minutes.

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Elzy, who had offers from nearly 30 FBS colleges, committed to Illinois on Saturday at the All-American Game in San Antonio.

Blowing up at his team — which is 0-3 in the Big Ten — clearly isn’t working.