Chicago Democrat discloses campaign finances

A published report says indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith dipped into campaign funds to pay more than $37,000 to his defense team. Read More

Attorney General collects largest revenue in a decade

The office of Illinois' attorney general says it generated more than $1.1 billion in state revenue through litigation and collection efforts in 2012. Read More

Convicted killer recaptured

A convicted killer recaptured after his mistaken release from a Chicago jail is back in prison in Indiana, where he is serving a 60-year sentence for murder. Read More

Durbin: Afghanistan still top priority for defense spending

There are going to be cuts to the nation’s Department of Defense, but U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Friday they must be carefully thought out. Read More

Groundhog predicts early spring in 2013

It's Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. He says expect an early spring. Read More

Long-term care now added to new Medicaid program

State officials say Illinois is moving toward the second phase of a new program for those in the Medicaid system. Read More

Peoria will again host Illinois Pork Expo

The Peoria Civic Center will be all things pork Feb. 5-6 as the Illinois Pork Expo returns to the venue. Read More

Quinn plans trade mission to Mexico

Gov. Pat Quinn is planning another trade mission on behalf of Illinois. Read More

Cullerton wants gay-marriage vote on Valentine's Day

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he wants to pass same-sex marriage legislation on Valentine's Day. Read More

New concealed carry bill may bring groups together

A new concealed carry bill may be what brings pro and anti-gun groups together after a federal court ruled Illinois’ lack of a conceal carry law unconstitutional. Read More