Arbitrators choose neither side in CIRA rent dispute

A judge could be forced to resolve a dispute between Central Illinois Regional Airport and a coffee shop that closed there two years ago. Read More

Dan Brady refutes obstructionist charge over failed pension vote

State Rep. Dan Brady isn't optimistic lawmakers will enact any pension reform during the special session which begins Wednesday. Read More

Rutherford: Lawmakers need pension consensus to avoid repeat failure

State Treasurer and Republican candidate for governor Dan Rutherford said holding a special session as lawmakers will do on Wednesday might be a good step to get a pension solution, but he said it doe Read More

Emery: Concealed carry laws should be consistent

Governor Quinn hasn't said whether he'll signs the concealed carry bill that's on his desk. Read More

Barickman: Congressional primary could divide GOP

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) said he's not taking sides in a Republican primary for Congress, but he wishes there wouldn't be one. Read More

Kinzinger leery of altering chain of command amid military sex assaults

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he's uncomfortable with a proposal allowing victims to bypass their military supervisors, who he said do a job of reporting abuse. Read More