'Captive hunting' bill under consideration

The Humane Society calls it “pay-to-play shooting,” referring to the activity known as “captive hunting.” Read More

Illinois lawmakers to consider youth football bill

If you follow football, you’re hearing a lot about concussions these days. Read More

Illinois Policy Institute suggests state employee 401K retirement

Yet another plan to fix the state’s public pension system has been proposed. Read More

Renovations to Lincoln Home site put on hold

Extensive renovations to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site have been put on indefinite hold due to lack of funding. Read More

Ill. grants of $1.4M go to 642 school districts

Public school libraries are receiving $1.4 million in grants from Secretary of State Jesse White, who also serves as the state librarian. Read More

Decatur business people pardoned by President

After an effort that took more than four years, two Decatur business people have been granted presidential pardons for crimes committed nearly 20 years ago. Read More

Illinois House OKs ban on cell phones while driving

The Illinois House has approved a measure that would prohibit using cell phones while driving. Read More

Cook County cigarette tax increasing by $1 a pack

Taxes on cigarettes sold in Cook County are going up by one dollar a pack. Read More

Officials to discuss poisoned lotto winner autopsy

A medical examiner is expected to announce results Friday of an autopsy on the exhumed remains of a Chicago man poisoned with cyanide after winning the lottery. Read More

New prosecutor sought on ex-cop's battery claims

A southern Illinois state's attorney is requesting that a special prosecutor be brought in to review a former police officer's claims of being punched by the police chief. Read More