New York and Michigan Have Already Done It, Will Illinois Be Next? #BrightBytes

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Katie Bright has all your Monday news with Bright Bytes! 

Will Illinois be the next state to ban fruity flavored E-cigarettes?

  • The state of New York moves to ban flavored E-cigarettes.
  • This is the second state in the nation, behind Michigan, to outlaw the sale of the fruity flavors popular with children and teens.
  • Juuls and e-cigarettes have been linked to increased health problems and so far 6 people have died from lung disease caused by vaping

And the college admissions scandal continues...

  • Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to two weeks behind bars for paying $15,000 to help her daughter cheat on the SATs.
  • Huffman was one of around 50 people swept up in the college admissions scandal.
  • Fellow celeb Lori Loughlin is facing more serious charges and refused a plea deal, unlike Huffman. 

'Soft Ghosting' is the new dating term!

  • It is slowly breaking off communication by just liking text messages instead of responding with any actual effort or conversation. 

In Sports:

  • THE BEARS ARE BACK! A lot happened in the last minute of the game yesterday!
  • We ended up winning 16-14 thanks to Eddie Pineiro, also known as Eddie Dinero today.
  • They play again next Monday night against the Redskins

 

  • Cubs SWEPT the Pirates this weekend.
  • They scored 47 runs in the last 3 games at home against the Pirates.
  • Cubs are now two games back from first place.
  • Rizzo is out with an ankle injury.