STATE NEWS
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Quinn to sign Erin's Law for elementary students
Gov. Pat Quinn is slated to sign legislation designed to promote the education of elementary school children about sexual assault and abuse. Read More -
Pearl Jam announces July concert at Wrigley Field
Pearl Jam will play a summer concert this year at Chicago's Wrigley Field. Read More -
School safety summit includes discussions of school shootings
While the Connecticut school massacre last month was the inspiration for Tuesday’s school safety summit, those participating say you need to examine the problem from a certain distance. Read More -
Lincoln museum to display iconic stovepipe hat
A stovepipe hat worn by Abraham Lincoln is going on display at the Springfield library and museum that bear his name. Read More -
Missouri lawmakers propose Stan Musial bridge
A campaign to name a new Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis for the late Cardinals great Stan Musial is already gaining momentum. Read More -
Attorney: Ryan to be released by end of January
Imprisoned ex-Gov. George Ryan is scheduled to be released to a Chicago halfway house at the end of January. Read More -
FBI: Suspected 'Ray Bandit' arrested near Chicago
The FBI says a man dubbed the ``Ray Bandit'' for the distinctive sunglasses he allegedly wore during 17 bank robberies in seven states is in custody. Read More -
New county fair queen crowned
The new Miss Illinois County Fair is Amelia Martens of Orion in Rock Island County. Read More -
Pension study cautions against flat cost-of-living raises
Cutting future raises would damage the value of state pensions, according to a new University of Illinois study. Read More
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