The Black Chronicle

Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations

State Police award grants for gun confiscations

Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm.

The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons.

Chicago and Cook County are getting the most with more than $1 million combined.

$51 million in federal funds go to bio tech hub

- Advertisement -

About $51 million in federal tax funds are coming back to the state for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub.

The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced the grant it said leverages the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products.

Bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria studied

A study to look at express bus services between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria is getting a $1.2 million boost from federal taxpayers.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s program will help the state explore a potential route, frequency, schedule and cost of connecting the cities and towns by bus. The study will start in late 2025.

DON’T MISS OUT

Be the first to know about the latest news, giveaways, events, and updates from The Black Chronicle!

- Advertisement -

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Hot this week

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Entertainment district benefits don’t outweigh the cost, economists say

(The Center Square) — Weeks later, after more details...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

Bellingham City Council to resume public comment period after safety concerns

(The Center Square) – The Bellingham City Council is...

Survey of best states to live places Illinois near bottom

(The Center Square) – A real estate company has...

Trump chats with Obama, shakes hands with Pence

President-elect Donald Trump spoke at length with former President...

Stores fined in 12 counties for price scanning errors

(The Center Square) – Fourteen stores in 12 North...

Economic Growth Solid But Uncertainty Looms

(AURN News) — We’re getting a closer look at...

Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase

(The Center Square) – As Washington Democrats consider potential...

Illinois General Assembly approves rules Republicans say are unfair

(The Center Square) – The rules for the 104th...

More like this
Related

Bellingham City Council to resume public comment period after safety concerns

(The Center Square) – The Bellingham City Council is...

Survey of best states to live places Illinois near bottom

(The Center Square) – A real estate company has...

Trump chats with Obama, shakes hands with Pence

President-elect Donald Trump spoke at length with former President...

Trump Floats Annexing Canada, Revisits Greenland Purchase in Bold 2025 Press Conference

In his first press conference of 2025, held at...