Lt. Gov. wants committee to study school funding

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is encouraging lawmakers to create a committee to study how Illinois funds education and recommend ways to improve it. Read More

Country music stars back Ill. gay marriage law

Four country music stars are announcing their support for legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

Illinois House OKs Madigan pension-reform plan

The Illinois House has approved a comprehensive pension-reform plan for the first time after years of talks. Read More

St. Louis bridge name draws river of disagreement

Bickering between Missouri and Illinois over how to fund a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis stalled the $670 million project for years. Read More

Morris Hospital reopens after flooding evacuations

A northern Illinois hospital is back at full capacity two weeks after flooding forced the evacuation of patients. Read More

Lt. Gov. pushing ethics reform package

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon says the General Assembly should take action on an ethics reform package before the legislative session ends. Read More

Illinois state senator injured in softball game

State Sen. Matt Murphy has been injured in the annual softball game between the Illinois House and Senate. Read More

IDOT secretary doesn't support 70 mph speed limit

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider is against raising the speed limit to 70 mph on the state's interstates and tollways. Read More

Fewer health applicants than expected in Illinois

Officials say they've received applications from just six insurance carriers wanting to sell 165 health policies on the online insurance marketplace. Read More

Commission urges students to apply for college

A state commission that aims to make college more affordable is expanding a program for students working on college applications. Read More