IDOT guiding minority- and women-owned firms

The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched an initiative to increase participation of minority- and women-owned companies in state contracts. Read More

Federal cuts mean longer wait times at O'Hare

Federal officials say among the effects of automatic budget cuts is an up to 50 percent increase in wait times at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Read More

Learjet passengers walk off aircraft in St. Louis

An official says the eight passengers aboard a small aircraft with landing gear troubles walked off the plane after it landed safely in St. Louis. Read More

Medicaid expansion sponsor hoping to see success in House

The Illinois House will soon take up a bill allowing more low-income residents to enroll in Medicaid. Read More

Quinn vetoes 2011 gaming expansion legislation

Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed a piece of old gambling legislation that would have added five new casinos and more slot machines. Read More

Non-profits take lead on healthcare overhaul translation in Illinois

Nonprofit groups and community organizations aren't waiting for government officials to translate information about the nation's health overhaul. Read More

'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