Norton: Fiscal cliff decision shows good, bad of U.S. government

Now that the fiscal cliff has been averted, what can the American taxpayer learn? 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

Rutherford: Going off 'fiscal cliff' won't have immediate impact

Illinois' state treasurer says it'll take a few days before the country feels the momentum of falling off the "fiscal cliff." Read More

Kinzinger on 'Fiscal Cliff': 'Time to act like grown-ups'

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) says lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are too concerned with getting re-elected and aren't focusing enough on a "Fiscal Cliff" compromise. Read More

Bradley: Fisher v. Texas - The End of Affirmative Action in Higher Education?

Toward the end of the Court's current term, which will come most likely in early June, the Supreme Court will make a decision in the Fisher case. Read More

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