Redbirds battle, fall to Creighton in Valley home opener

Illinois State (9-5, 0-2 MVC) led twice in the second half and battled back to even the score two other times, but No. 16 Creighton (13-1, 2-0 MVC) held on for a 79-72 conference victory at Redbird Ar Read More

'Modern Family' star to hold Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield

A vote could come as early as tomorrow in the Illinois Senate on legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

NWS: Winter could be slightly warmer, wetter than average

The rest of the winter could prove to be slightly warmer, and slightly wetter than average. Read More

Sen. Kirk gears up for return to Washington

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says recovering from a major stroke a year ago is the hardest thing he's ever done. Read More

Edgar: Constant communication needed for pension reform

The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield Wednesday with the public pension situation still unresolved. Read More

Central Illinois Republicans help pass fiscal cliff bill

Republican congressmen Tim Johnson, Aaron Schock and Adam Kinzinger all voted for the U.S. Senate bill which avoids the fiscal cliff. Read More

$275M more for Illinois roads this year

Illinois could have $275 million more for road and bridge projects this year if lawmakers approve a funding plan when they return to Springfield today. Read More

New Year welcomes social host law, big fines for violators

Illinois parents who let people under 21 drink alcohol in their homes are in for stronger penalties in the New Year. Read More

Counselor: Make New Year's resolutions specific and realistic

New Year's resolutions don't tend to last long, but a local counselor says it helps to look at the bright side. Read More

2012 drought expected to move in 2013

The drought of 2012 in the Midwest was the drought of 2011 for the Southeast and will most likely be the drought of 2013 for the high plains. Read More