Audit finds lack of mine inspectors in Illinois

State auditors say the Illinois Department of Natural Resources didn't employ enough mine-safety inspectors the past two years to comply with state law. Read More

Black clergy amp up support of gay marriage

A group of black Chicago area clergy members say they're supporting gay marriage not as a religious issue, but because it's a matter of equality. Read More

Widow of critic Roger Ebert says she's devastated

In a blog post, the widow of famed film critic Roger Ebert says she's devastated by the loss of her love. Read More

Famed movie critic Roger Ebert dies

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that its film critic Roger Ebert has died. He was 70. Read More

Subaru recalls some vehicles registered in Illinois

Illinois is one of 20 states where certain Subaru vehicles are being recalled because of a brake line defect. Read More

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