Illinois Public Media News

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) was at the plate Wednesday, during an early morning batting practice of the Republican Congressional baseball team, when he heard a loud noise that he did not immediately recognize as a gunshot. Davis says the noise sounded to him like a large piece of metal being dropped at a construction area, although they weren’t at a construction area, but at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. The noise was followed by someone else on the field shouting, “Run, he’s got a gun!”

     Illinois Republicans have presented what they're calling a ”compromise'' budget and reform plan they hope will end the state's long budget impasse.

On the 21st: We heard Illinois legislators reactions to a shooting that took place during a GOP Congressional baseball game practice. Also, we learned about how schools are trying to prevent "lunch shaming" and what the Loving vs. Virginia case means 50 years later. 

A gunman opened fire during an early morning baseball practice for Republican members of Congress on Wednesday, reportedly firing dozens of shots at a field in Alexandria, Va. At least five people were wounded, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.

Illinois legislators are reacting on Twitter to a shooting during a practice for the GOP congressional baseball team. Five people, including Rep. Steve Scalise, were shot.