Members of the city's two-year special commission compiling gun violence solutions say ongoing work is needed.

Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues.

Heartland Community College President Keith Cornille, staff members, and others joined the family and friends of Ann Pontius to complete the planting of a memorial garden.

Demolition began Tuesday on the Front N Center building in Downtown Bloomington. The property will initially become a parking lot, with hopes for redevelopment later.

A little more than two years after its creation, a Bloomington city commission has presented a final report of recommendations for improving community safety and reducing gun violence.

The forum hosted by Unit 5 and Cropper GIS laid out the criteria, process and timeline for the enrollment planning study, including a website, unit5enrollmentplanning.com, where interested parties can see progress and submit feedback.

Four years ago, candidates braved a mix of rain and snow. Two years ago, it was bone-chilling cold. But on Monday, the sun was shining with an Autumn crisp in the air as hundreds of candidates gathered in Springfield to file petitions for the primary election.

As state officials continue seeking ways to counter aggressive immigration enforcement activity under President Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz,” state Rep. Margaret Croke has drawn ire online for an email sharing details about ICE vehicles.

While candidates filed petitions Monday to run under Illinois’ existing congressional district lines, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries brought his redistricting campaign to Illinois, pitching top state Democrats on a new map in a series of closed-door meetings.

The Redbird women's first game of the season takes place Nov. 3, when they will host the Dayton Flyers.

A former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with murdering Springfield-area resident Sonya Massey last year took the witness stand Monday. The case could go to the jury this week.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says a potential lapse in benefits to the largest food assistance program in the U.S. would cause crippling uncertainty for veterans, seniors and children, leaving them wondering about their ability to afford food next month.