CEO of Illinois Community College Board to retire

The president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Community College Board is planning to retire. Read More

February gas prices hit record high in Illinois

Gas prices are at an all-time high for the month of February, according to AAA spokeswoman Beth Mosher. Read More

No agreement on how to fund medical watchdog unit

Illinois officials and the physicians they regulate are at odds over how to fairly cover the costs of a unit that investigates complaints against doctors. Read More

Dixon sues audit firm for failing to detect fraud

An Illinois city whose former comptroller embezzled almost $54 million is suing its longtime accounting firm for failing to detect the fraud. Read More

Illinois House to consider road funds, child-welfare money

An Illinois House committee has approved additional funding for state programs in a plan that takes advantage of new money for road building. Read More

Illinois lawmakers back visas for Polish citizens

Three members of Illinois' congressional delegation have reintroduced legislation that would waive visas for visitors to the U.S. from countries like Poland. Read More

Energy Department funding phase 2 of FutureGen

The U.S. Energy Department has announced it is going ahead with phase two of central Illinois' FutureGen clean-coal project. Read More

January snow down in Illinois but rainfall high

Snow was in short supply across Illinois in January, but the State Water Survey says many areas got relief after a dry 2012 with soaking rain. Read More

Madigan proposes more money for state programs

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is proposing more money for state programs. Read More

Gay marriage bill heads to Senate committee Tuesday, floor vote possible Feb. 14

Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois is expected to come up in a Senate committee meeting Tuesday and could see a floor vote on Valentine's Day. Read More