Illinois lawmakers back visas for Polish citizens

Three members of Illinois' congressional delegation have reintroduced legislation that would waive visas for visitors to the U.S. from countries like Poland. Read More

Energy Department funding phase 2 of FutureGen

The U.S. Energy Department has announced it is going ahead with phase two of central Illinois' FutureGen clean-coal project. Read More

January snow down in Illinois but rainfall high

Snow was in short supply across Illinois in January, but the State Water Survey says many areas got relief after a dry 2012 with soaking rain. Read More

Madigan proposes more money for state programs

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is proposing more money for state programs. Read More

Gay marriage bill heads to Senate committee Tuesday, floor vote possible Feb. 14

Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois is expected to come up in a Senate committee meeting Tuesday and could see a floor vote on Valentine's Day. Read More

Durbin still urges for gun legislation

As gun violence on the streets of Chicago continues to garner national attention, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) remains committed passing legislation that he says would save lives. Read More

Madigan launches furniture safety campaign

The Illinois attorney general is launching a campaign to alert Illinoisans about the risk of furniture tip-over accidents. Read More

Kirk details stroke recovery, rehab

Senator Mark Kirk has detailed the intense memories of the stroke he suffered more than a year ago. Read More

Chicago Democrat discloses campaign finances

A published report says indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith dipped into campaign funds to pay more than $37,000 to his defense team. Read More

Attorney General collects largest revenue in a decade

The office of Illinois' attorney general says it generated more than $1.1 billion in state revenue through litigation and collection efforts in 2012. Read More