ACLU: Time is now for Illinois gay marriage law

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is forming a coalition with other state organizations to get a same-sex marriage law passed. Read More

Explaining the indescribable: The parental challenge

Talking to your kids about the events in Connecticut on Friday may prove to be a difficult task. Read More

Court strikes down Illinois concealed carry ban

A federal appeals court has struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois, the only state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal. Read More

Illinois State University President Al Bowman announces retirement

Illinois State University President Al Bowman has been with the university for 34 years. Read More

Rep. Lang: Medical marijuana bill 'plan to help sick people feel better'

The sponsor of a medical marijuana bill said Friday the bill isn't aimed at making the state a profit center for pot. Read More

Topinka: Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants a 'practicality'

State Sen. Bill Brady plans to co-sponsor legislation Read More

Davis 'can't fathom' why fiscal cliff solution not reached

Davis was in D.C. for orientation Read More

Tim Johnson's retirement plans could include teaching at Illinois State

Rep. Johnson predicts Congress will avoid fiscal cliff Read More

Bill Brady: 'I could be best candidate' for governor

Brady says internal data shows positive outlook. Read More

Bradley: More post-election reflections

As we become more adjusted to seeing and hearing commercials not promoting a particular political party's agenda or attacking a candidate, more consequences from the recent election are becoming Read More