Strike threat raises stakes in state union talks

The largest state-employee union in Illinois is preparing to ask its members about striking if there's no progress this week on talks with Gov. Quinn. Read More

Illinois Latino leaders advocate for gay marriage

A group of prominent Latino leaders say legalizing gay marriage in Illinois would strengthen families and is ``the right thing to do.'' Read More

McMorrow, first woman on Illinois Supreme Court, dies

Mary Ann McMorrow, the first woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court and the state's first female chief justice, has died. Read More

Feds approve Illinois managed care plan

More than 135,000 high-cost Illinois patients who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid will be assigned to a managed care health plan by early next year. Read More

Jewelry auctioned belonging to former comptroller

An auction of jewelry that belonged to imprisoned former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell has raised about $258,000. Read More

Illinois firms must verify status of temp agencies

The state of Illinois is reminding businesses using temporary workers that it is their responsibility to check whether those temp agencies are licensed. Read More

U of I students consider Assembly Hall fee

University of Illinois students will vote next month on a $25-per-semester fee administrators hope will raise funds to help pay for Assembly Hall renovations. Read More

Ill. reintroduces prison early release program

Inmates in Illinois' bloated prison system who behave behind bars are again eligible for release up to six months early. Read More

Court won't reconsider Ill. concealed carry ruling

A federal appeals court won't reconsider an earlier ruling that Illinois' concealed carry ban is unconstitutional. Read More

Quinn: Proposed 'fracking' rules good for state

Gov. Pat Quinn is praising a bill that would regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois, saying it'll help the economy. Read More