Spring weather doesn't favor planting yet

A week ago at this time, many Downstate counties were under a foot or more of snow. Read More

$50 million Powerball ticket sold in Freeport

Lottery officials say a ticket sold at a Freeport gas station won the most recent $50 million Powerball jackpot. Read More

Gov. Quinn to lead trade visit to Mexico

Gov. Pat Quinn will lead a trade mission to Mexico this week in an effort to increase ties between that nation and Illinois. Read More

Illinois issues challenge to build cyber-security workforce

The state is launching a cyber challenge. Read More

April 1 Wrigley deadline arrives with no deal

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he believes the ``fog will lift'' in the negotiations over a self-imposed deadline for a Wrigley Field renovation. Read More

Illinois businesses push immigration reform

A new group of business leaders wants to recruit 300 CEOs and 1,000 small businesses in Illinois to push for "common sense'' bipartisan immigration reform. Read More

Quinn launches cyber security contest

Gov. Pat Quinn is launching a statewide competition to identify and train Illinois residents for jobs in cyber security. Read More

Richland Community College seeks to match students, jobs

Richland Community College will soon begin a multimillion construction project that aims to match job market needs with students' skills. Read More

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students create 100 mpg car

You think a car averaging 40 miles per gallon is fuel efficient? Think again. Read More

New proposal bans political contributions from gambling industry

Illinois lawmakers who want to expand gambling are hoping the third time is a charm. Read More