Body of fetus found outside suburban Chicago mall

Authorities in west-suburban Chicago say the body of a fetus was found in a trash bin outside a shopping mall. Read More

Decision clears way for Ill. high-speed rail line

The Federal Railroad Administration has taken action that will allow the full build-out of a high-speed rail corridor between Chicago and St. Louis. Read More

Decatur ends water restrictions

The city of Decatur has called off the last remaining water restrictions imposed on local residents and businesses months ago due to drought. Read More

Two inmates escape from federal jail in Chicago

Authorities are searching for two inmates who escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago. Read More

Arrest warrants issued for NIU fraternity members

DeKalb police and prosecutors have filed hazing-related charges against nearly two dozen members of a Northern Illinois University fraternity. Read More

Quinn pushes for assault weapons ban in Illinois

Gov. Pat Quinn says the time for an assault weapons ban in Illinois is now. Read More

Report: Unsafe food leads to $77 billion toll

A consumer group says there have been an alarming number of illnesses in Illinois caused by the unsafe food. Read More

School stumped by mail addressed to Indiana Jones

University of Chicago officials are puzzled by a mystery piece of mail seemingly linked to the Indiana Jones movie series. Read More

Durbin calls for 'national conversation' on gun control after Conn. shooting

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the tragic shooting in Connecticut should lead to a "national conversation" on gun control. Read More

Illinois losing corn exports as basis levels drop

The threat of a delay in river traffic on the Mississippi River is already affecting basis levels in parts of Illinois. Read More