Climatologist predicts moist 2013

The state climatologist said all indications are Illinois and the adjacent Mississippi River will get enough moisture this year. Read More

Union Pacific donates $500,000 to Lincoln Library

Union Pacific corp. has donated $500,000 to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to celebrate the legacy of the man whose actions helped create the railroad. Read More

IDNR offers tips on coexisting with wildlife

Now that spring has arrived, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants residents to be prepared for increased interactions with wildlife. Read More

DCFS: Everyone should play a part in keeping kids safe

About 125,000 kids are abused every year in Illinois and most of them suffer in silence because their abuse is never reported. Read More

Hastert: Republicans "lack leadership"

A former U.S. House speaker is giving his input on the current state of the Republican Party. Read More

Child advocacy groups support Quinn loophole plan

Several child advocacy groups say they support Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to end so-called corporate tax loopholes. Read More

Funerals planned for 5 after mobile home fire

Funeral arrangements have been set for five people who died in last week's mobile home fire in the small western Illinois community of Sherrard. Read More

March cold and snowy across Illinois

Illinois officials say March was firmly rooted in winter after last March's record-setting warmth. Read More

Kirk: Take North Korea threats seriously

Threats of military assault from North Korea shouldn't be taken lightly, and could be a cover for another rogue country, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said recently. Read More

Rauner raises $1.3 million for potential 2014 run

A Republican venture capitalist weighing a run for Illinois governor has raised $1.3 million in the last month. Read More