Regional Beat News

Graves files legislation to stop new taxation on guns and ammo

10 hours, 6 min ago by Denise Donley

PHEASANT Act would prohibit local authorities from taxing guns, ammunition; Congressman also says he is a yes on Farm Bill

Macon County looking to craft concealed carry regulations

17 hours, 51 min ago

County's state's attorney and sheriff plan to meet later this week to discuss some of the “sensible rules and regulations”

GOP lawmakers talk pension reform ahead of special session

18 hours, 18 min ago

Republican lawmakers and members of the Illinois Policy Institute say they have a plan that is growing in popularity in other states

Flash flooding claims 2-year-old Brown Co. boy

1 day, 14 hours ago

Family car was swept off the road Saturday night

Illinois pension fight shows Democratic leader differences

1 day, 18 hours ago By KERRY LESTER - The Associated Press

Stalemate shows the evolving relationship between two powerful Democratic friends who've seldom had such a prolonged disagreement

Illinois still without plan to run its own health insurance exchange in 2015

2 days, 16 hours ago

The Affordable Care Act will require individuals to obtain health insurance beginning in January 2014 or face a tax penalty

More Illinoisans opt to remove their tattoos

3 days, 20 hours ago

One-third of the people who get tattoos regret it almost immediately

Illinois Republicans offer tax credit plan as way to reduce college costs

4 days, 17 hours ago

The credit would cover 25 percent of the educational expenses of a student, up to $1,000 per tax year

Illinois highway advocacy group seeks massive gas tax hikeUpdated

5 days, 17 hours ago

The Transportation for Illinois Coalition wants a 9.5 percent tax on the wholesale price of fuel along with vehicle license and registration fee hikes to bring in about $800 million a year

Mt. Sterling attorney faces law license suspension

6 days, 12 hours ago

The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended a five-month suspension for Jesse Gilsdorf

Schillerstrom to run for state treasurer

6 days, 14 hours ago

Former Dupage County Board Chairman says budgeting experience makes him qualified

Wal-Mart wants Peoria Stadium for new Super Center

6 days, 18 hours ago

Wal-Mart proposes the school district sell the entire 76-acre site to the City of Peoria, who would then sell a portion of the site, adjacent to War Memorial Drive, to Wal-Mart