Official: Illinois human services staff too lean

Officials say the Illinois Department of Human Services staff is so lean that caseworkers can devote only 45 minutes a year to some families in need of social services. Read More

Chicago memorial set for film critic Roger Ebert

Hollywood and independent film directors, along with Roger Ebert's friends and family, will honor the late movie critic at a memorial service in Chicago. Read More

Durbin meets with business leaders on fairness

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says legislation before Congress would allow traditional store-based businesses to compete against interstate Internet retailers. Read More

Fewer Illinoisans get health insurance at work

A new report says the percentage of Illinoisans who get health insurance through work has declined. Read More

Senators to hear concerns on gambling, corruption

A key Senate committee is meeting to discuss concerns that expanding gambling would open the door to political corruption and organized crime. Read More

GOP leader won't say if he supports gay marriage

The top Republican in the Illinois House won't say how he would vote on a measure that would allow same-sex couples to marry. Read More

Lt. Gov. Simon speaks in support of equal pay

Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is underscoring the state's existing pay inequality based on gender. Read More

Illinois AG says time for immigration reform now

Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the latest high-profile public official from Illinois to call for comprehensive immigration reform. Read More

Ex-Illinois lawmaker elected to succeed Jackson Jr.

Former state Rep. Robin Kelly has won the special election for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated Illinois congressional seat. Read More

Field Museum receives pieces of Russian meteorite

The Field Museum in Chicago has received dozens of pieces of a meteorite that exploded over Russia's Ural Mountains in February. Read More