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

Rep. Brady 'leaning' toward vote to support fracking

State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, said he believes fracking can be done safely. Read More

Rutherford supports fracking, not medical marijuana

Illinois lawmakers have considered several high profile pieces of legislation this spring. Read More

Durbin supports Justice Department probe on AP calls

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said the government is working within its legal authority to secretly subpoena reporters' phone records as it tries to get to the bottom of a security leak. Read More

Ex-Cardinal Jack Clark to throw out 1st pitch at Peoria Chiefs game

Jack Clark's baseball life will come full circle when he visits Dozer Park on Friday. Read More

UPDATED: Friends of Heartland group disputes school's claims on athletic funding

A group formed to fight Heartland Community College's efforts to cut funding for its athletic director position disputes the president's claims. Read More

Bowman pauses on final day to reflect, look ahead

Illinois State University's outgoing President Al Bowman believes the school is being left in good hands as new president Timothy Flanagan takes over in August. Read More

Dr. Wieland: Medical marijuana has become political issue

Doctor John Wieland is wary of prescribing marijuana to patients with certain medical conditions, according to a plan state lawmakers are considering. Read More

U.S. Rep. Davis: Unfair for online retailers to evade sales tax

The federal online retail tax bill which passed the Senate could face an uphill battle in the House, but the bill has the support of U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. Read More