Universities agree to slowly pick up pensions

State universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually pick up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing. Read More

Senate committee OKs concealed carry proposal

An Illinois Senate committee has approved a concealed carry proposal that would require special permission to have a gun in Chicago. Read More

Feds: Selling Crundwell assets wasn't 'smooth'

Federal marshals say selling off Rita Crundwell's assets wasn't exactly "smooth sailing." Read More

Medicaid expansion debate ahead in Illinois House

The Illinois House is gearing up to consider a key part of President Barack Obama's health care law, an expansion of Medicaid that would provide coverage to low-income adults who don't have Read More

State jobless rate dips slightly in April

Illinois' unemployment rate improved slightly in April, dipping to 9.3 percent compared to 9.5 percent in March. Read More

State audit raises concerns over road fund spending

A new state audit shows much money from the state's road fund -- about a quarter -- is being used for things other than roads Read More

State representative drops out of GOP chairman race

A candidate for the chairmanship of the Illinois Republican Party who supports gay marriage has pulled out of contention for the post. Read More

Ill. Gov. Quinn gets lower voting age legislation

Illinois 17-year-olds would be able to vote in primary elections in some cases under legislation headed for Gov. Pat Quinn. Read More

Mental health advocates call on lawmakers to stop cutting services

Illinois mental health patients and advocates want state lawmakers to stop cutting mental health services. Read More

State education task force focused on funding

Few people who are paying attention to elementary and secondary education in Illinois would argue the current system of paying for it is a good one. Read More