'Phrased and Confused' book dives into the origin and meaning of much-used phrases

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Many common phrases that we use today no longer make sense when you think about them literally. You don't physically "hang up" an iPhone, for example, but you probably wouldn't think twice about using the expression. Most of these terms refer to antiquated technology that modern advancements have rendered obsolete. Yet over the years, the meanings of these phrases have evolved, allowing them to remain in the common lexicon despite their outdated origins. Here are common phrases we still say that don't actually make sense anymore:1. 'Film a video' BongkarnGraphic / Shutterstock When we use our cell phones to record a video, we often say the word "film," but that's not technically correct. Our digital cameras and phones don't actually use celluloid film, unlike the original cameras. It's a common phrase we still say, but it no longer makes sense because of technological advancements. RELATED: Young People Are Confused By What Office Workers Did All Day Before Computers & Cell Phones2.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago officials are preparing to launch a pilot program to test new gunshot detection technology in six South and West Side wards, nearly two years after the city stopped using ShotSpotter. The announcement has drawn skepticism from several aldermen, who say they are frustrated by the lack of details and what they describe as little progress toward replacing the system. The city's chief procurement officer announced the pilot program during a City Council committee hearing Tuesday. The program is intended to evaluate the performance of new gunshot detection technology under real-world conditions. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSome aldermen questioned why the city is still testing technology after receiving at least nine bids in April 2025 to replace ShotSpotter. The ABC7 I-Team previously reported 15 companies submitted proposals to the city for new gunshot detection tools after the ShotSpotter system was dismantled in 2024. Those proposals ranged from practical to radical ideas, including the use of drones, AI, and residents' smartphones. "We should have had something already. Why are we doing pilots and testing stuff?

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BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- The four candidates seeking to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District presented their competing visions to voters during a debate Tuesday night at Berwyn City Hall, less than two weeks before Election Day. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"The reality is there are four of us on the ballot and people will have a choice," Democratic candidate Patty Garcia said. Garcia, the former chief of staff to U. S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, became the district's only Democratic candidate nearly a year ago. The congressman timed his retirement announcement in a way that left her as the only candidate able to file primary petitions by the deadline. Patty Garcia is not related to the congressman. In an interview with ABC7, she said voters are ultimately more concerned about their finances than the process that led to her candidacy. "Can they put food on the table. Can they pay for rent. And are they going to have a job? I'm going to fight for them. And make sure they have someone in DC who can put people over corporations and can deliver for the district," she said.