Livestock coming back to Illinois

The livestock industry is gradually making its way back to Illinois. Read More

New state construction program on spring session agenda

The political effort is about to begin on the creation of a new state construction program. Read More

Officials hope to keep Mississippi River navigable

Water levels on the Mississippi River remain low and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it’s a wait-and-see situation. Read More

Durbin hosts gun control discussion with Chicago, state police

Law enforcement took time Thursday to voice their thoughts on potential gun control legislation being drafted in Washington, D.C. Read More

Ill. same-sex marriage bill sponsor hopes for vote 'very soon'

The Illinois House sponsor of a same-sex marriage bill predicts a new bill will get a vote “very soon.” Read More

Illinois prisons plan for new early release effort

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's administration is reintroducing an early inmate release plan to ease prison crowding. Read More

5 Illinois health networks get Medicare ACO nod

The federal government has approved five Illinois networks of health care providers to participate in a program aimed at controlling costs and improving quality in Medicare. Read More

90 Ill. children died of neglect, abuse in 2012

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says neglect and abuse killed 90 children in the state last year and almost half were infants who died in unsafe sleeping conditions. Read More

Quinn still optimistic for pension reform

Gov. Pat Quinn is ready to resume tackling the old problems in the new General Assembly, with pension restructuring again chief among them. Read More

Advocacy group encourages elderly to get flu shots

Illinois residents are being reminded to check on older family members during this flu season and, if needed, to help get a flu shot. Read More