State Police: No Basis To Deny FOID Card To Suspected Shooter, Despite Past Concerns
Illinois State Police say they had no basis to deny a Firearm Owners ID card to the suspect in Monday’s deadly parade shooting in Highland Park… despite prior police investigations of reports that the suspect had threatened
Police: Suspected Parade Shooter Fired 70+ Rounds, May Have Planned Attack For Weeks
Authorities say the suspect in the Fourth of July parade shooting that killed seven people was using a high-powered rifle, similar to an AR-15, that he purchased legally in Illinois. Police say 21-year-old Robert Crimo III
Pritzker ”Furious” About Parade Killings, Says It’s ”Call To Action”
Governor JB Pritzker says he’s “furious” about the deadly shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, and vows that he will take action to “end this plague of gun violence.” In remarks in
Bailey Apologizes For Remarks After Parade Shooting
Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey is apologizing for the remarks he made in the aftermath of the fatal mass shooting at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade. In a video posted to Facebook, Bailey offered
Special Session On Abortion Could Be Months Away
It may be a while before Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield for a special session related to abortion rights. Governor JB Pritzker announced last week that he would call a special session to address issues raised
Local Leaders Encouraged By Springfield Job, Wage Numbers
Local leaders say Springfield’s latest jobs figures show the effectiveness of economic development efforts. Figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show there are 13-hundred more employed individuals in Springfield now than there were before
Abe Fest Coming to BOS Plaza
ABE Fest is almost here! July 8-9 on the BOS Plaza. Featuring talented local artists, delicious food vendors, and some amazing local and national acts! Don’t wait. Get your tickets today: abefestillinois.com Friday: John Waite, FEEL, Josie
At Least Six Dead, Dozens Hurt In Shooting At Illinois Fourth Of July Parade
Six people are dead and more than two dozen have been wounded in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, north of Chicago. Authorities identified 22-year-old Robert “Bobby” Crimo III as a
SMTD Ending Fixed-Route Service To Outlying Communities
Regularly-scheduled mass transit service between Springfield and several outlying communities is coming to an end. The Sangamon Mass Transit District is suspending the fixed-route service that runs daily from Springfield to Chatham, Riverton, Rochester, and Sherman.