Lt. Gov. Simon doesn't think office should be eliminated

With a bill making its way to the Senate that would eliminate the office of lieutenant governor, the sitting lieutenant governor says not so fast. Read More

Red Carpet Corridor Festival in 13 Route 66 communities this weekend

Thirteen communities are celebrating Route 66 this weekend, as the 7th annual Red Carpet Corridor event takes place from Joliet to Towanda. Read More

McLean County organization hosts disaster preparedness event

The McLean County Association for Home and Community Education is hosting a preparedness event May 4, to get families ready for potential disasters. Read More

CASA event welcomes superheroes to Evergreen Cemetery

Superheroes will fill Evergreen Cemetery Saturday. Read More

Gill appointed assistant public health director

Former Democratic Congressional candidate, and current emergency room doctor, David Gill has been appointed to a state post. Read More

Quinn: Senate will hold caucus over pension bill

With the Senate poised to look at the recently passed pension reform bill as early as Tuesday, Gov. Pat Quinn continues to hold hope that a bill both chambers can agree on will be on his desk soon. Read More

ISU professors among nation's worst?

Illinois State University isn't phased by a recent poll that placed their professors among the 25 worst in the U.S. Read More

Madigan doesn't support Senate pension plan

The architect of a pension bill which passed the Illinois House Thursday is not impressed with a potential competitor. Read More

April was Illinois' fourth wettest on record

If April showers lead to May flowers, things should really be blooming in Illinois this year. Read More

Chiddix business as usual following renovation

After six months of displacement and a $3.2 million renovation, students at Chiddix Junior High enjoyed a normal school year. Read More