School safety summit includes discussions of school shootings

While the Connecticut school massacre last month was the inspiration for Tuesday’s school safety summit, those participating say you need to examine the problem from a certain distance. Read More

Lincoln museum to display iconic stovepipe hat

A stovepipe hat worn by Abraham Lincoln is going on display at the Springfield library and museum that bear his name. Read More

Missouri lawmakers propose Stan Musial bridge

A campaign to name a new Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis for the late Cardinals great Stan Musial is already gaining momentum. Read More

Attorney: Ryan to be released by end of January

Imprisoned ex-Gov. George Ryan is scheduled to be released to a Chicago halfway house at the end of January. Read More

FBI: Suspected 'Ray Bandit' arrested near Chicago

The FBI says a man dubbed the ``Ray Bandit'' for the distinctive sunglasses he allegedly wore during 17 bank robberies in seven states is in custody. Read More

New county fair queen crowned

The new Miss Illinois County Fair is Amelia Martens of Orion in Rock Island County. Read More

Pension study cautions against flat cost-of-living raises

Cutting future raises would damage the value of state pensions, according to a new University of Illinois study. Read More

Illinois officials to hold school safety summit

School administrators, teachers and law enforcement are looking for ways to make Illinois schools safer. Read More

Topinka: Illinois agencies face $1 billion shortfall

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says Illinois is running out of money for child welfare, workers' compensation and services for seniors and the disabled. Read More

Illinois State Police helping with inauguration security

About 40 Illinois State Troopers are helping keep the peace in Washington, D.C. today. Read More