NFD draws lessons from Okla. tornado

The summer storm season arrived in force this week with the destruction of Moore, Oklahoma, and the Normal Fire Department took special note. Read More

Illinois lawmakers seek study for I-74 passenger rail

Amtrak's friends in the Illinois legislature are pushing for a feasibility study to add even more passenger miles in the state. Read More

Bradley: Good news from D.C.

At a time when the media, general public, Congress, and the presidential administration are consumed with several scandals, including the IRS, the AP reporters, and Benghazi, I thought it might be a n Read More

Local superintendents explain new common core standards

Administrators and teachers have been working for many months on implementing new common core standards and aligning curricula. Read More

Pathologist testifies at Beason murder trial

A former cellmate has testified at the trial of Christopher Harris, charged with beating five members of a Beason family to death with a tire iron. Read More

Concealed carry passes committee without local control

The newest concealed-carry legislation in the Illinois House has already moved out of a committee, with some lawmakers objecting to its pre-emption of home rule. Read More

Quinn offers compromise over bridge naming

What's in a name? A lot when it comes to the naming of a new bridge spanning the Mississippi River. Read More

Schock: White House needs to 'cut out cancer' in IRS

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock said the White House hasn't done enough to trace how the IRS's targeting of conservative groups could go unchecked for years. Read More

14 Illinois counties get federal disaster help

Fourteen more Illinois counties will receive federal disaster aid after last month's flooding. Read More

Unit 5 aiming for better, simpler communication process with law enforcement

Unit 5 is leading the way to better communication between local school districts and law enforcement. Read More