Medical marijuana raises questions for businesses

If Illinois becomes the 19th state to legalize medical marijuana, experts say there may be scores of legal questions for businesses. Read More

Durbin asks senators to support Illinois rail projects

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he's urging a Senate committee to include several Illinois rail projects in upcoming legislation. Read More

Thousands of Illinoisans to share mortgage relief

Nearly 30,000 Illinois borrowers soon will receive checks as part of a landmark multistate settlement with five U.S. banks over foreclosure abuses. Read More

Business leaders urge Kirk to back immigration

While Republican Sen. Mark Kirk says he is reviewing the immigration reform law coming before the U.S. Senate, Illinois business leaders are urging him to get behind the legislation. Read More

Bill Daley forms committee to explore run for governor

Former White House chief of Staff William Daley says he's forming a committee to explore running for Illinois governor in 2014. Read More

Ex-Gov. Edgar to back Dillard in 2014 race for governor

A former governor has a geography lesson for us. Read More

Quinn asks lawmakers to combine 2 pension plans

Gov. Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. Read More

Edward Snowden claims to be source of leaked NSA documents

he source of a series of top secret leaks from the National Security Agency has stepped out of the shadows and identified himself as ex-CIA technical assistant Edward Snowden, saying he was standing u Read More