Sen. Dillard moves closer to gubernatorial run

State Senator and likely candidate for governor Kirk Dillard said he would use the governor's mansion to force lawmakers to get a pension reform deal done. Read More

Illinois State's Glover aims for 3rd straight NCAA title

Illinois State's Tim Glover will seek to defend his back-to-back national titles in the javelin at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. next weekend. Read More

Rutherford to officially announce bid for governor on Sunday

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is expected to officially announce his bid for governor on Sunday. Read More

Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission Athlete of the Year finalists named

McLean County's top high school athletes, coaches, teams and events are being honored. Read More

State Farm processes 3K homeowner claims, 7K auto claims in Okla.

State Farm has so far processed 3,000 homeowner claims and 7,000 auto claims from the tornado damage in Moore, Okla. Read More

Illinois State's Carmichael sets sights on NBA Draft's 1st round

Former Redbird Jackie Carmichael said he thinks he made a good impression on NBA scouts at last week's combine in Chicago. Read More

Schock: White House needs to 'cut out cancer' in IRS

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock said the White House hasn't done enough to trace how the IRS's targeting of conservative groups could go unchecked for years. Read More

Teachers unions push for Senate pension bill

Illinois' largest teachers unions are lobbying lawmakers to back Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan and not the bill in House. Read More