Rep. Davis: ‘This could be the first political rhetorical terrorist attack’

The shooting at a GOP congressional baseball practice Wednesday could have been motivated by heightened partisanship, a Republican congressman who survived the attack told CNN. "This could be the first political rhetorical terrorist attack and that has to stop," Rep. Rodney Davis told CNN's Brianna Keilar.

House bill would eliminate comp benefits for convicted legislators

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., on Wednesday introduced legislation that would eliminate workers compensation for members of Congress who have been convicted of a crime related to their public office. According to recent media reports, the bill is a response to a situation involving former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill.

Route 66 deemed endangered historic place

Landmarks Illinois , a nonprofit group dedicated to preserving history, has selected Route 66 as one of this year's most endangered historic place in the state. "One of the tools that some communities had to use was within the National Park Service there is a Route 66 corridor preservation program and that had been around since 1999 and was renewed in 2009 for another 10 years and this provides some cost share grants," Butterfield said.

Lawmaker who introduced HB2 repeal bill questions bill’s future

The North Carolina lawmaker who introduced a bill to repeal the controversial House Bill 2 has called into question the bill's future after the bill was moved to a House committee. The bill seeks to fully repeal HB2 and update the state's non-discrimination laws to match federal protections.

Tom’s #Mailbag, Jan. 27, 2017

This week's mailbag includes questions about Attorney General Lisa Madigan's controversial court filing Thursday, a photo of Esteban Tomas, vintage photos of the Boneyard, city parkways, a U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis town hall, the history of political demonstrations in C-U, a new park in Champaign, Urbana recycling and the need for some Sangamon River notoriety. "The Champaign County Young Democrats' official crowd-counter estimated the number of marchers at 5,800 in Saturday's Women's March on CU.

For the Record: Davis’ spending among top 20% in House

Spending by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, in the past quarter has been in the top 20 percent of his fellow representatives. As prosecutors prepare their corruption case against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock , The News-Gazette decided to look at the past quarter's spending by U.S. Rep. RODNEY DAVIS , R-Taylorville.

Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis withdraws support for Trump

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is joining the ranks of Republican officials who have withdrawn their support for Donald Trump after the release of a recording in which Trump makes vulgar comments about women. The Herald and Review reported Saturday that Davis has asked to be removed from the Trump's agriculture advisory committee.

The Latest: Ryan greeted with some boos from Trump backers

The Latest on the presidential campaign a day before the second presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump : House Speaker Paul Ryan is greeted with a mixture of boos and cheers at a Republican rally in his Wisconsin congressional district. Ryan began his comments Saturday by saying "there is a bit of an elephant in the room," referring to the profane comments made by GOP nominee Donald Trump that came to light Friday.

Ed/Glen Chamber members invited to attend meeting

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is providing a 'business roundtable' lunch opportunity for local leaders to speak with Congressman Rodney Davis . The roundtable is scheduled for 11am Thursday, June 2 in the Tuscan Room at Bella Milano Edwardsville .