Durbin proposing fix for veteran tuition costs

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says veterans attending public colleges shouldn't be burdened with out-of-state tuition and fees. Read More

Desert Storm veterans to be honored in Springfield

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a ceremony to honor those who served in the 1991 Gulf War. Read More

Report: Prosecutors Want Five Year Prison Sentence For Jackson Jr.

Ex-Chicago Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly looking at five years behind bars. Read More

Loopholes hurting Illinois taxpayers

Illinois is losing $2.5 billion a year due to federal tax loopholes, according to a new study. Read More

Kirk's physical therapist to be guest for speech

Sen. Mark Kirk has invited one of the physical therapists who helped him recover after his stroke to be his guest for next week's State of the Union address. Read More

Gambling expansion faces death by Quinn

A gambling expansion bill is on the governor’s desk, but it’s not likely it will become law. Read More

Report: Davis not cooperating in ethics probe

The office investigating U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock over allegations the Illinois Republican violated campaign fundraising laws says new GOP Congressman Rodney Davis isn't cooperating with the probe. Read More

State Fair announces grandstand events

The Illinois State Fair is adding more performances to its grandstand line-up including the return of Styx and REO Speedwagon. Read More

Illinois auditor general accused of DUI

Illinois Auditor General William Holland has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More

Quinn OKs road, child-service money

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is approving legislation that provides hundreds of millions of dollars for road projects and a boost for more child abuse investigators. Read More