Illinois program fights underage drinking

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has started a new underage drinking awareness program. Read More

Activists sue over Illinois coal plant

A regional energy giant denies that particulate emissions at one of its central Illinois coal plants near Peoria frequently exceed legal limits. Read More

Ill. Senate Oks bill to regulate use of drones

The Illinois Senate has approved a legislative proposal regulating the use of drones by law enforcement agencies in the state. Read More

Quinn activates response center for flooding

Gov. Pat Quinn has initiated a state response center to monitor flooding and severe weather and help coordinate assistance local authorities may need. Read More

Concealed carry bill fails after raucous debate in Illinois House

A Chicago Democrat failed in her attempt to run a concealed-carry bill through the Illinois House. Read More

Kirk 'disappointed' by gun control failure

Senator Mark Kirk says he's disappointed that the Senate has rejected expanded background checks for gun purchases. Read More

Residents near Des Plaines, Fox rivers prepare for flooding

Sandbagging is under way in earnest in Lake County north Chicago, where residents living near the Des Plaines and Fox rivers prepare for possible flooding in coming days. Read More

Officials urge parents to get kids vaccinated

State health officials are urging parents to make sure their children have received all their recommended vaccinations. Read More

Kirk meets with families of Newtown victims

Sen. Mark Kirk has met with families of victims of last year's Connecticut school shooting. Read More

Illinois House approves use of medical marijuana

The Illinois House has approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Read More