Illinois job outlook positive for medical, manufacturing

Illinois' growing medical industry and its old-standby, manufacturing, may be the best places to look for a job this year. But experts say some of the positions will require higher levels of educ Read More

Home fire safety urged during late winter months

The Illinois State fire marshal is urging residents to take steps this winter to avoid fires caused by cooking and heating. Read More

Illinois State Crime Commissions promoting boxing for troubled kids

The Illinois State Crime Commission is promoting boxing as a way to keep troubled kids out of trouble. Read More

Jesse Jackson, Jr. charged; Wife signs plea deal over tax fraud

An attorney for former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s wife says the couple has supported each other through the legal ordeal that led to federal charges. Read More

Lawmakers want to protect students' privacy on Facebook

A state lawmaker’s drive to protect the privacy of Facebook users continues. Read More

Northern Illinois University marks 5 years since fatal shooting

Gov. Pat Quinn says the days since the deadly shootings at Northern Illinois University have been filled with "hope, strength and compassion." Read More

Illinois Senate votes to legalize gay marriage

The Illinois Senate has voted to legalize gay marriage, advancing a proposal that would make the state the 10th in the nation allowing same-sex couples to wed. Read More

6 Illinois prisons to set up temporary housing

A prison watchdog says "bed space is trumping security'' in Illinois correctional facilities as officials announced they plan to set up temporary bed space in a half-dozen mostly medium Read More

Prosecutors: City of Dixon will recover only $10M

Federal prosecutors say they only expect the city of Dixon to recover about $10 million of the almost $54 million stolen by its former comptroller. Read More

Advocacy group presses for Illinois preschool funding

A children's advocacy group says Illinois lawmakers grappling with the state's budget mess must make funding preschool a priority. Read More