Public officials encourage getting flu shots

State health officials say there's more flu activity this year than before and it's a good time to get a flu vaccine. Read More

Extended federal unemployment insurance ending

The Illinois Department of Employment Security says a federal program that provided unemployment insurance beyond the state's initial 25-week coverage will expire Dec. 29. Read More

DNR: 99,000 deer taken during Ill. firearm season

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says hunters harvested more than 99,000 deer during this year's firearm season. Read More

5 states to share $133 million for early learning

Five states are being awarded a share of $133 million in federal grants for early childhood learning. Read More

Illinois lawmaker released on weapons charge

A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in a carry-on bag is out on bail. Read More

Kirk ready for Washington return

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk will return to work in Washington on Jan. 3, a year after suffering a major stroke that required months of intense rehabilitation. Read More

Report: Illinois veterans young, face high unemployment

A new report takes a look at troops returning home to Illinois. The report by the Heartland Alliance shows troops returning home to Illinois from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan represent a new kind of v Read More

Ill. House passes proposal to create sex assault education program

A proposal to require all schools in Illinois to teach students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade about sexual assault and abuse has passed the Illinois House. Read More

Chicago-area restaurant gives away 10,000 Twinkies

A suburban Chicago restaurant has given away about 10,000 Twinkies. Read More

Illinois state senator faces felony weapons charge

Chicago police say Illinois state Sen. Donne Trotter had an unloaded weapon and ammunition in a carry-on bag when he was trying to board a flight at O'Hare. Read More