Danville prison guard assaulted by inmate

A prison inmate who assaulted a Danville Correctional Center guard was one of about 100 inmates housed temporarily in the penitentiary's gymnasium. Read More

Kirk says "rehab works" after stroke

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says rehab worked after he suffered a stroke last year. Read More

Quinn: Senate will hold caucus over pension bill

With the Senate poised to look at the recently passed pension reform bill as early as Tuesday, Gov. Pat Quinn continues to hold hope that a bill both chambers can agree on will be on his desk soon. Read More

Lawsuit filed against Schnucks over breach

A Missouri-based supermarket chain faces a potential class-action lawsuit in Illinois related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers. Read More

LaHood supports Obama's pick to replace him

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, a Peoria native, said Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx is a fine pick to replace him. Read More

Madigan doesn't support Senate pension plan

The architect of a pension bill which passed the Illinois House Thursday is not impressed with a potential competitor. Read More

Lt. Gov. wants committee to study school funding

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is encouraging lawmakers to create a committee to study how Illinois funds education and recommend ways to improve it. Read More

Country music stars back Ill. gay marriage law

Four country music stars are announcing their support for legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

Illinois House OKs Madigan pension-reform plan

The Illinois House has approved a comprehensive pension-reform plan for the first time after years of talks. Read More

St. Louis bridge name draws river of disagreement

Bickering between Missouri and Illinois over how to fund a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis stalled the $670 million project for years. Read More