NIU president helps VP Biden's gun task force

Northern Illinois University President John Peters has provided input to Vice President Joe Biden's task force on reducing gun violence. Read More

Illinois float among 8 in inauguration parade

The Presidential Inaugural Committee says a float honoring Illinois will be among eight commissioned in Monday's parade after President Obama is sworn in. Read More

IDES announces office closings

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced it is closing seven offices and reducing staff by nearly 200 people. Read More

Illinois agency warns seniors about scam to get cash

The Illinois Department on Aging is warning seniors about a recent scam that fooled two elderly women. Read More

AG Lisa Madigan urges foreclosure victims to file claim by Friday

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is reaching out to people who lost their homes due to the recent mortgage crisis. Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau honored in Nashville

Illinois Farm Bureau delegates are among those gathered in Nashville this week for the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Read More

Barickman: Lawmakers need to keep focus on the budget

It's been almost a week since State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) was sworn into the new General Assembly and since he switched over from the House. Read More

Durbin: US Senate should keep open mind for secretary of defense pick

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is urging his colleagues in the U.S. Senate to keep an open mind when it comes to the process of examining the president’s pick for secretary of defense. Read More

Quinn: 'Divergent' to film in Illinois

Gov. Pat Quinn says filming will begin in Illinois in April on ``Divergent,'' the movie version of a novel by Chicagoan Veronica Roth. Read More

Illinois companies sign letter advocating gay marriage

A group of high-profile business leaders say legalizing gay marriage in Illinois will help create a more competitive and thriving business climate. Read More