18 heads found at airport were sent for cremation

A shocker at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport! But not so much when the facts were known. Read More

IDOT wants 'found money' to pay for transportation projects

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking authorization to spend $675 million in “found money.” Read More

Two hospitalized after St. Louis school shooting

Police say a gunman walked into a business school in downtown St. Louis and shot an administrator in the chest before shooting himself. Read More

Quinn holds 1st summit on employment diversity

Gov. Pat Quinn is focusing on equal opportunity and diversity in hiring to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Read More

Fertilizer industry promotes conservation

Illinois farmers have been urged to conserve their nutrients as much as possible, with a goal of full participation in these practices by 2025. Read More

NIU president helps VP Biden's gun task force

Northern Illinois University President John Peters has provided input to Vice President Joe Biden's task force on reducing gun violence. Read More

Illinois float among 8 in inauguration parade

The Presidential Inaugural Committee says a float honoring Illinois will be among eight commissioned in Monday's parade after President Obama is sworn in. Read More

IDES announces office closings

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced it is closing seven offices and reducing staff by nearly 200 people. Read More

Illinois agency warns seniors about scam to get cash

The Illinois Department on Aging is warning seniors about a recent scam that fooled two elderly women. Read More

AG Lisa Madigan urges foreclosure victims to file claim by Friday

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is reaching out to people who lost their homes due to the recent mortgage crisis. Read More