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

Durbin still urges for gun legislation

As gun violence on the streets of Chicago continues to garner national attention, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) remains committed passing legislation that he says would save lives. Read More

Madigan launches furniture safety campaign

The Illinois attorney general is launching a campaign to alert Illinoisans about the risk of furniture tip-over accidents. Read More

Kirk details stroke recovery, rehab

Senator Mark Kirk has detailed the intense memories of the stroke he suffered more than a year ago. Read More

Chicago Democrat discloses campaign finances

A published report says indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith dipped into campaign funds to pay more than $37,000 to his defense team. Read More

Attorney General collects largest revenue in a decade

The office of Illinois' attorney general says it generated more than $1.1 billion in state revenue through litigation and collection efforts in 2012. Read More

Convicted killer recaptured

A convicted killer recaptured after his mistaken release from a Chicago jail is back in prison in Indiana, where he is serving a 60-year sentence for murder. Read More

Durbin: Afghanistan still top priority for defense spending

There are going to be cuts to the nation’s Department of Defense, but U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Friday they must be carefully thought out. Read More

Groundhog predicts early spring in 2013

It's Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. He says expect an early spring. Read More