State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions

Anxiety and anger are growing among state employees and retirees who wonder what will happen to their pocketbooks if lawmakers make expected changes to the state's pension systems. Read More

Springfield looking at local concealed carry law

Another community is exploring a possible ordinance on concealed guns in the event state lawmakers fail to pass a law by a federal court's deadline. Read More

IDES offers website translation in Klingon

Blame it on "Star Trek" and Microsoft, or at least on the latest translator update. Read More

Illinois proposal makes DUI arrests felonies for hired drivers

Driving under the influence puts many at risk and is already illegal, but State Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) says if you are a hired driver, there should be a harsher punishment. Read More

Bounced checks lead to Illinois Lottery debacle

Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks. Read More

3 charged after posting rape on Facebook page

Three Chicago teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and posting the attack on Facebook. Read More

Simon, others in on effort to protect Scott AFB

Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open. Read More

Astronaut Lovell to dedicate memorial garden

Apollo 13 astronaut Capt. James Lovell Jr. will help dedicate a Chicago memorial garden paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia disaster. Read More

Cook County Jail has outbreak of lice, scabies

Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees. Read More

Nominations sought for 'Illinoisans of the Day'

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for 10 people to honor as Illinoisans of the Day at the fair this August in Springfield. Read More