Illegal immigrants hesitant to get legal driver's licenses

When Illinois' top political leaders touted a proposal to allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, it was painted as public safety measure and had the backing of immigrant right Read More

Warm Neighbors Cool Friends brightens holidays

You now have an option to "go green" with your energy bill and help your neighbors at the same time. Read More

Illinois celebrates 5th anniversary of smoke-free law

Illinois officials are saying, ``Thanks from the bottom of our lungs'' as the state celebrates the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban in most public places. Read More

Police stepping up enforcement during holiday weekend

The weekend that starts Friday is enough of a holiday weekend that the cops will be engaged in special patrols. Read More

'Supermax' era ends as last Tamms inmates leave; Dwight next?

The era of the notorious Tamms "supermax'' prison ended Friday as the last five inmates housed there were packed up and moved. Read More

Hero miles connects wounded military members with family

There’s a way to help wounded military heroes connect with their loved ones. Read More

Mississippi River drops, threatening barge traffic

The Mississippi River's water level is dropping again and barge industry trade groups warn that river commerce could essentially come to a halt. Read More

Lt. Gov Simon sees geographic divide on guns

With the Connecticut school shootings coming just days after a court ruling that orders Illinois to pass a concealed-carry law, there's pressure from both sides of the gun debate. Read More

Kankakee man dies in forklift accident

A northeastern Illinois consignment auction worker has died after becoming trapped in a forklift. Read More

New laws cover everything from fins to Facebook

Around 150 new Illinois laws take effect on Jan. 1, ranging from bans on the possession of shark fins to prohibitions on employers asking job applicants for their social-media passwords. Read More