STATE NEWS
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Senate Republicans offer pension reform ideas
Lawmakers have continually said that pensions are a big problem for the state, but have failed to pass any legislation to the governor. Read More -
AFSCME to take vote on new contract
The largest government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit. Read More -
Attorneys nominated to fill US judgeships in Illinois
President Barack Obama has nominated three attorneys for federal judgeships in Illinois. Read More -
Illinois Senate leader still working on pension deal
A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton says he will keep working to pass a pension reform bill he believes can survive a court challenge. Read More -
Madigan proposes Illinois pension changes
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is proposing a comprehensive pension-reform package that caps the salary on which a pension can be based and limits annual cost-of-living increases. Read More -
Group names Illinois' 10 most endangered historic places
The one-time Chicago home of legendary bluesman Muddy Waters and a 19th century hotel in Quincy are among the 10 most endangered historic places in Illinois. Read More -
House GOP members push for fracking vote
House Republicans are pushing for a vote on a bill regulating high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois. Read More -
Toddler youngest in world to get lab-made windpipe [UPDATED]
A 2-year-old born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells. Read More -
Illinois House bill allows schools to add contraception to lessons
Under the current school code in Illinois, schools which teach sex education should emphasize abstinence. Read More
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