Tribune leaves bankruptcy after 4 years

Tribune Co. announced it is emerging after more than four years of bankruptcy. Read More

Gov. Quinn wants pension reform addressed during Lame Duck session

The Lame Duck session in Springfield will be short, but Gov. Pat Quinn says much can be accomplished. Read More

Lincoln film helps Illinois historic sites

Officials say attendance at historic sites in Illinois' capital city is up and one of the factors could be the new "Lincoln" movie directed by Steven Spielberg. Read More

Jan. 1 marks 150 years since Emancipation Proclamation

Those wanting to learn more about Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation can attend a discussion at an Underground Railroad site in northern Illinois on New Year's Day. Read More

Illegal immigrants hesitant to get legal driver's licenses

When Illinois' top political leaders touted a proposal to allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, it was painted as public safety measure and had the backing of immigrant right Read More

Warm Neighbors Cool Friends brightens holidays

You now have an option to "go green" with your energy bill and help your neighbors at the same time. Read More

Illinois celebrates 5th anniversary of smoke-free law

Illinois officials are saying, ``Thanks from the bottom of our lungs'' as the state celebrates the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban in most public places. Read More

Police stepping up enforcement during holiday weekend

The weekend that starts Friday is enough of a holiday weekend that the cops will be engaged in special patrols. Read More

'Supermax' era ends as last Tamms inmates leave; Dwight next?

The era of the notorious Tamms "supermax'' prison ended Friday as the last five inmates housed there were packed up and moved. Read More

Hero miles connects wounded military members with family

There’s a way to help wounded military heroes connect with their loved ones. Read More