Ill. Senate leaders reflect on Lame Duck Session

Having cancelled Friday’s session, and possibly not meeting again, the leaders of the Illinois Senate look back on the two days of lame duck session just completed. Read More

Quinn: Madigan to hold off on pension shift to schools

A hurdle has been removed in the quest for public pension reform. Read More

Firm wins some relief from birth control mandate

A federal judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked the U.S.government from requiring an Illinois for-profit company to provide health insurance that covers birth control. Read More

Farmland Investment Fair offers information on farmland values

Farmland is a popular investment tool right now. Read More

Civic organizations call for pension reform now

A group of civic organizations is calling on the legislature to act on one specific pension reform plan. Read More

Candidates file petitions for Jackson's seat

The first batch of candidates hoping to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has filed paperwork with state election officials. Read More

Illinois curb on state workforce union growth stalled

An Illinois Senate measure to curb union growth among state employees has stalled. Read More

Scholars map food gardens with Google Earth

Backyard and vacant lot gardens play a large part in Chicago's total food production. Read More

Illinois Senate quits for week, might return Tuesday

The Illinois Senate has canceled a session scheduled for Friday and has adjourned. Read More

Senate committee approves gay marriage legislation

Gay marriage has cleared a first hurdle to becoming law in Illinois after approval in a state Senate committee. Read More