Gaming sponsor says no vote on casinos

The sponsor of a bill that would have added five new casinos says the Illinois Gaming Board chairman's recent comments were a reason he decided not to call it for a vote. Read More

Illinois Senate approves concealed carry; bill moves to House

The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns. Read More

More flooding on the Mississippi, Illinois Rivers

Recent rains have caused high water levels on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Read More

Tentative arrangement on concealed carry could see vote

By midnight tonight, the Illinois legislature could approve a concealed-carry bill to comply with a federal court order. Read More

To chose or not to chose: lawmakers debate Lt. Gov. selection

Illinois lawmakers considered tinkering with the way the candidate for lieutenant governor is selected, but ultimately decided not to. Read More

Illinois House OKs bill to regulate 'fracking'

The Illinois House has approved a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state. Read More

Illinois Senate rejects House pension-reform bill

The Illinois Senate has rejected a plan pushed by the House to solve the state's pension crisis. Read More

Compromise reached on concealed carry in Illinois

An Illinois state senator key to gun control negotiations says a concealed-carry compromise has been reached between the Senate and the House. Read More

Madigan pension plan to get Senate floor vote

Illinois Senate Democrats will put a House pension-reform plan up for a vote. Read More

House approves cost-shift plan for higher ed

Details on a proposal to make Illinois' public institutions of higher education start picking up retirement costs are materializing. Read More