(The Center Square) – Polls are scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. across Illinois on Election Day.
Voters have the opportunity to select the state’s next U.S. senator, as well as members of Congress, governor and other statewide offices, members of the state legislature and more.
More than 50 tax and borrowing measures are on the ballot in local jurisdictions across Illinois. Sales tax referendums are up for consideration in Adams, Lake and Tazewell counties.
According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, electioneering is prohibited within 100 horizontal feet of a polling place. Churches, places of worship and private schools may designate their entire property as a campaign-free zone.
One killed, three hurt at football game shooting in Madison
Investigators are asking for tips after a shooting at a youth football league championship game in Madison, Illinois on Sunday night left one person dead and four injured.
According to a statement from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, the incident happened around 9:49 p.m. at Madison Senior High School. One adult was pronounced dead at the scene, and three other adults were reported in stable condition at area hospitals.
U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said federal resources have been directed to assist the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis and the Madison Police Department.
An FBI tip line was created to receive photos and videos from the incident, but the public’s help is needed to identify people involved. Photos and videos can be uploaded online.
Authorities identify teen killed in Bloomington mass shooting
McLean County authorities have identified the teen killed in a shooting that left seven others injured in Bloomington early Sunday.
Police said on Monday that Giana Detloff, 19, of Carol Stream was visiting one of her best friends when the shooting occurred at a house in the 100 block of East Division Street.
Detloff was a student and cheerleader at North Central College in Naperville following her graduation from Glenbard North High School last spring. As of Monday afternoon, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting.
The Bloomington Police Department provided a Community Portal for potential evidence related to the incident.
