FBI: Suspected 'Ray Bandit' arrested near Chicago

The FBI says a man dubbed the ``Ray Bandit'' for the distinctive sunglasses he allegedly wore during 17 bank robberies in seven states is in custody. Read More

New county fair queen crowned

The new Miss Illinois County Fair is Amelia Martens of Orion in Rock Island County. Read More

Pension study cautions against flat cost-of-living raises

Cutting future raises would damage the value of state pensions, according to a new University of Illinois study. Read More

Illinois officials to hold school safety summit

School administrators, teachers and law enforcement are looking for ways to make Illinois schools safer. Read More

Topinka: Illinois agencies face $1 billion shortfall

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says Illinois is running out of money for child welfare, workers' compensation and services for seniors and the disabled. Read More

Illinois State Police helping with inauguration security

About 40 Illinois State Troopers are helping keep the peace in Washington, D.C. today. Read More

Lt. Gov. Simon to new Congressmen: Advocate for defense communities

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon has some advice for three Illinois freshmen in Congress: join the Defense Communities Caucus. Simon says the state’s congressional delegation must be prepared for, possibly, anot Read More

Obama's hometown turns out to witness inaugural

Hundreds of people stood, cheered and waved small American flags in a Chicago auditorium as they watched President Obama delivering his inaugural address. Read More

Illinois gets official float in inaugural parade, delegation on hand

Illinois will be well represented during today's Inaugural Parade. Read More

Emanuel urges mayors to divest from gun companies

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is urging mayors nationwide to follow Chicago's lead and sever ties with companies that make or sell assault weapons. Read More