A proposed Illinois bill could change how handgun ammunition is tracked statewide, but it’s facing skepticism from both House Republican lawmakers and gun owners. House Bill 4414  would require all handgun ammunition sold in Illinois to carry serial numbers and be logged in a state police database. Fifteen states have attempted similar legislation, but Illinois could become the first to pass it. The bill is currently in the House Judiciary - Criminal Committee. House Republic

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 11 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.   Organized through IDOT’s ongoing Special Programs Assistance Conferences, the workshops will help stakeholders identify projects that qualify and learn how to craft successful applications. Each session will take place over two days, with group

Spring is the season for renewal— and University of Illinois Extension is helping greater Bloomington-Normal area residents reconnect, recharge, and grow with a new four‑week workshop series that offers simple, meaningful ways to strengthen personal and community well‑being. Educators will host Healthy Minds, Strong Communities at the McLean County Extension office, on consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning April 14 through May 5.   The series will bring together Extension e

Illinois House Republicans spoke out Tuesday afternoon at a Capitol press conference addressing the shooting death of a Loyola University Chicago student who was shot near campus.   Sheridan Gorman, 18, was gunned down while taking a walk with friends shortly after 1:30am Thursday along Chicago’s lakefront.   Chicago police have charged Jose Medina‑Medina with first‑degree murder. He faces one felony count of first‑degree murder, one felony count of attempted first‑degree mur