Bounced checks lead to Illinois Lottery debacle

Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks. Read More

3 charged after posting rape on Facebook page

Three Chicago teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and posting the attack on Facebook. Read More

Simon, others in on effort to protect Scott AFB

Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open. Read More

Astronaut Lovell to dedicate memorial garden

Apollo 13 astronaut Capt. James Lovell Jr. will help dedicate a Chicago memorial garden paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia disaster. Read More

Cook County Jail has outbreak of lice, scabies

Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees. Read More

Nominations sought for 'Illinoisans of the Day'

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for 10 people to honor as Illinoisans of the Day at the fair this August in Springfield. Read More

AFSCME gives final OK to contract with state

Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state. Read More

'Moral character' gone from Ill. Senate gun carry

Legislation in the Illinois Senate allowing people to carry concealed weapons no longer would require applicants to show they have "good moral character.'' Read More

Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation. Read More

Illinois Senate debates medical marijuana

The Illinois Senate is debating a measure that would allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients who have certain terminal illnesses or debilitating medical conditions. Read More