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

Union, environmental concerns address in new Illinois fracking proposal

The fracking legislation that fell apart this spring has now been put back together. Read More

Lt. Gov. Simon promotes college scorecard measure

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon wants to see all colleges and universities in Illinois feature a link to the federal College Scorecard on their websites. Read More

Lawmakers Ok bill for veterans' memorial cleanup

Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at boosting the upkeep of veterans' memorials. Read More

Lottery ticket found in cookie jar worth $4.85 million

A suburban Chicago man is now a multi-millionaire thanks to a lottery ticket he bought months ago and only recently found in a cookie jar in his kitchen. Read More

Universities agree to slowly pick up pensions

State universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually pick up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing. Read More

Senate committee OKs concealed carry proposal

An Illinois Senate committee has approved a concealed carry proposal that would require special permission to have a gun in Chicago. Read More