Police stepping up enforcement during holiday weekend

The weekend that starts Friday is enough of a holiday weekend that the cops will be engaged in special patrols. Read More

'Supermax' era ends as last Tamms inmates leave; Dwight next?

The era of the notorious Tamms "supermax'' prison ended Friday as the last five inmates housed there were packed up and moved. Read More

Hero miles connects wounded military members with family

There’s a way to help wounded military heroes connect with their loved ones. Read More

Mississippi River drops, threatening barge traffic

The Mississippi River's water level is dropping again and barge industry trade groups warn that river commerce could essentially come to a halt. Read More

Lt. Gov Simon sees geographic divide on guns

With the Connecticut school shootings coming just days after a court ruling that orders Illinois to pass a concealed-carry law, there's pressure from both sides of the gun debate. Read More

Kankakee man dies in forklift accident

A northeastern Illinois consignment auction worker has died after becoming trapped in a forklift. Read More

New laws cover everything from fins to Facebook

Around 150 new Illinois laws take effect on Jan. 1, ranging from bans on the possession of shark fins to prohibitions on employers asking job applicants for their social-media passwords. Read More

State school superintendent: Pension shift not a welcome solution

The New Year at the statehouse will, in one way or another, include discussions about pensions. Read More

Hospitals, insurers back Illinois Medicaid expansion

Illinois lawmakers are facing two critical decisions over how to fully carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Read More

Chicago parking meters will be US's most expensive

Chicago soon will have the nation's most expensive downtown parking meters. Read More