Quinn asks for FEMA help with flood assessments

Gov. Pat Quinn has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with flood damage assessments in Illinois. Read More

Secretary of State encourages online renewal

Secretary of State Jesse White says Earth Day is a good reminder that motorists can go green by registering to receive vehicle renewal notices via email. Read More

Rutherford: Perry's visit should sound alarm

The governor of Texas, Rick Perry is trying to rustle up some business from Illinois. Read More

Ill. bill backlog could grow if Medicaid expands

An expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could increase Illinois' unpaid bills. Read More

Illinois attorney general says be wary of Boston charity scams

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning residents to be careful of fraud when donating money to charities tied to the Boston Marathon bombings. Read More

Illinois woman arrested 396 times since 1976

A published report says a Chicago woman has been arrested at least 396 times since 1978, including for an alleged attack on an alderman. Read More

Illinois man charged for allegedly biting another man's ear

Authorities say a 28-year-old Illinois man has been charged for allegedly biting part of another man's ear off during a domestic dispute. Read More

Texas governor in Illinois to lure businesses

For days, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's $80,000 ad campaign has been urging Illinois companies to relocate to his state. Read More

Quinn declares Livingston, 3 more counties disaster areas

Gov. Pat Quinn has toured flood damage in the Fox River Valley to the west of Chicago and declared four more counties disaster areas. Read More

Caterpillar to close today because of flooding

Caterpillar will shut down its East Peoria campus Sunday to protect its workers and equipment from possible flooding as the level of the overflowing Illinois River continues to rise. Read More