Lt. Gov Simon sees geographic divide on guns

With the Connecticut school shootings coming just days after a court ruling that orders Illinois to pass a concealed-carry law, there's pressure from both sides of the gun debate. Read More

Kankakee man dies in forklift accident

A northeastern Illinois consignment auction worker has died after becoming trapped in a forklift. Read More

New laws cover everything from fins to Facebook

Around 150 new Illinois laws take effect on Jan. 1, ranging from bans on the possession of shark fins to prohibitions on employers asking job applicants for their social-media passwords. Read More

State school superintendent: Pension shift not a welcome solution

The New Year at the statehouse will, in one way or another, include discussions about pensions. Read More

Hospitals, insurers back Illinois Medicaid expansion

Illinois lawmakers are facing two critical decisions over how to fully carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Read More

Chicago parking meters will be US's most expensive

Chicago soon will have the nation's most expensive downtown parking meters. Read More

Injured Marine's family home vandalized

Vandals have struck the family home of an injured Marine visiting his southwestern Illinois relatives for the Christmas holidays. Read More

Christmas sales lagging behind expected numbers

Christmas is over, and the retail stores are not celebrating. Read More

Southern Illinois begins cleanup after 18 inches of snow

The cleanup is under way in portions of Southern Illinois following this week's heavy snowfall. Read More

Blizzard warning issued for Southern Illinois

A winter storm is hitting southern Illinois, leaving roads covered in snow and ice and prompting officials to urge residents to stay home if they can. Read More