Ill. unemployment rose to 9 percent in January

The state Department of Employment Security says Illinois unemployment rose to 9 percent in January. Read More

Illinois appeals court tosses conviction in SIUE threat case

An Illinois appeals court has thrown out the conviction and five-year prison sentence against a former college student and aspiring rapper who prosecutors say threatened a Virginia Tech-like killing s Read More

Illinois Senate committee OKs 5 new casino locations

An Illinois Senate committee has approved a measure calling for five new casinos and thousands of slots at Chicago's airports. Read More

Illinois lawmakers want to limit spending, to $35,000

Illinois lawmakers are trying to keep a lid on spending. But is running state government on $35,000 reasonable? Read More

Ameren offers payment plan for customers

Ameren customers who are behind on their utility bills are being urged to take advantage of a payment plan that starts with a 10 percent down payment. Read More

Quinn: 'Most difficult' budget he's ever submitted

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he's submitting the "most difficult'' budget he's ever had to since he took office. Read More

House committee approves use of medical marijuana

An Illinois House committee has approved a measure that would allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Read More

U of I picks Jaguars' owner as graduation speaker

The owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars will be the speaker at this spring's commencement ceremonies at the University of Illinois Read More

Student loan complaints common in Illinois

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released her annual list of the top 10 consumer complaints, and complaints about student loan debt made the list for the first time. Read More

Decatur, ADM agree on water wells

Decatur and its biggest water user have reached a deal to ease strain on the local water supply if a drought like last year's returns. Read More