Quinn defends call for a higher minimum wage

Despite some employers saying an increase in the minimum wage would result in layoffs, Gov. Pat Quinn is standing behind his call for an increase. Read More

Early voting begins for February Primary

Early voting begins Monday. Read More

Quinn: Time to put voting registration online

Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinois residents to be able to register for voting by typing information into a website. Read More

President Obama to travel to Chicago this week

President Barack Obama will travel to Chicago this week to address gun violence and other issues after his State of the Union address. Read More

Report: Midwest firms coupled to high-speed rail

An environmental policy group has identified hundreds of Midwest manufacturers that stand to benefit from the web of high-speed rail routes emerging from Chicago. Read More

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