Sentencing changed to July 1 for Jesse Jackson Jr.

A scheduling change means both former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi Jackson, will be sentenced on the same day in Washington federal court. Read More

New bill to crack down on school bus safety

A bill that passed the Illinois Senate and was sent to the House would allow school districts to put cameras on school buses to record drivers committing the offense, upon which the driver will be fin Read More

Quinn won't say if he supports 70 mph speed limit

Gov. Pat Quinn isn't saying whether he'd support legislation boosting the speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways. Read More

Police: Dispute between suspected shooter, victim

Authorities say there was a dispute between the man suspected of killing a south-central Illinois family and at least one of the victims, but they don't know what it was about. Read More

Quinn: Trying to lure Ill. jobs is 'showboating'

Gov. Pat Quinn says any governors trying to poach Illinois companies are all just "showboating.'' Read More

Head of Ill. gaming board opposed to gambling bill

Supporters of gambling expansion are refining legislation to improve its chances, but the Illinois Gaming Board chairman still has major concerns. Read More

Manchester shooting victims identified

State Police Thursday morning released the names of the five victims shot to death in Manchester Wednesday. Read More

UIC building $3.4M bioscience research facility

The University of Illinois has a bio-science laboratory under construction. Read More

Senate bill would increase state's speed limit on highways

Interstate highways in Illinois could see an increase in the speed limit. Read More

Illinois Senate advances 'puppy lemon' law

Consumers who buy a new dog or cat only to find out it has a serious disease or ailment would have a new form of recourse under an Illinois Senate proposal. Read More