Rock blasting puts Mississippi River in ship shape

Crews have completed the most critical phase of removing bedrock that threatened barges along a crucial stretch of the drought-starved Mississippi River in southern Illinois. Read More

Fiscal cliff pushes back Illinois tax filings

Federal and state filings will start on Jan. 30. Read More

Jackson Jr.'s wife leaves Chicago City Council

Former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Junior's wife has resigned from the Chicago City Council. Read More

Illinois hospitals fight flu with visitor limits

Illinois hospitals are being asked to enforce restrictions on visitors because of the severe flu outbreak that's increasing the risk of infection throughout the state. Read More

Drought costs Illinois corn producing status

The worst U.S. drought in decades sizzled farmland last year and cost Illinois its spot as the nation's second-biggest corn producer. Read More

Livestock coming back to Illinois

The livestock industry is gradually making its way back to Illinois. Read More

New state construction program on spring session agenda

The political effort is about to begin on the creation of a new state construction program. Read More

Officials hope to keep Mississippi River navigable

Water levels on the Mississippi River remain low and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it’s a wait-and-see situation. Read More

Durbin hosts gun control discussion with Chicago, state police

Law enforcement took time Thursday to voice their thoughts on potential gun control legislation being drafted in Washington, D.C. Read More

Ill. same-sex marriage bill sponsor hopes for vote 'very soon'

The Illinois House sponsor of a same-sex marriage bill predicts a new bill will get a vote “very soon.” Read More