Illinois reviewing pensions for gun investments

Illinois public pension fund managers are reviewing their portfolios for investments in gun manufacturers after last week's Connecticut school shooting. Read More

Head of Illinois teacher's union doesn't want more guns

The state's largest teacher's union says more guns aren't the answer. Read More

Urbana gambling machines hit million dollar mark

An American Legion post in Urbana is the first business in the state to crack the $1 million mark for monthly revenue from video gambling machines. Read More

Dwight mayor on prison closures: Not 'deciding blow'

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says two major prisons and other state facilities will be closed within weeks after a judge's order. Read More

Police on the lookout for fake IDs

Cops will be on the lookout this weekend for underage drinkers using fake, borrowed or stolen identification. Read More

Durbin asks feds to approve next FutureGen phase

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has asked Energy Secretary Steven Chu to approve the next phase of central Illinois' FutureGen clean-coal project. Read More

Unions propose paying more to fix pension crisis

Union members say they’ll up their contributions to public pension funds, if the state will quit opting out of its contribution and raise $2 billion in new revenue. Read More

FBI asks for public help finding escaped convicts

The FBI is asking the public to be on the lookout for two convicted bank robbers who escaped from a federal lockup in Chicago. Read More

Illinois AG Madigan weighing options on concealed carry appeal

Will the state appeal the court ruling requiring Illinois to enact a concealed carry law? Read More

13 fraternity members surrender after pledge death

Thirteen of the 22 fraternity members facing hazing-related charges after the death of a Northern Illinois University student have turned themselves in. Read More