10 things to watch as General Assembly session ends

The clock is ticking on Illinois lawmakers to wrap up their spring legislative session, with most big issues before them still unresolved. Read More

Ill. Senate panel OKs 'puppy lemon' legislation

The Senate Executive Committee is again endorsing legislation aimed at protecting people who unknowingly purchase sick dogs or cats. Read More

IGB Chair: Separate Chicago casino in its own bill

Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron Jaffe says a proposal to add casinos in Chicago and four other areas raises so many oversight questions that the city casino should be separated into its own bill. Read More

Medicaid expansion gets Illinois Senate panel OK

An expansion of the Medicaid health care law to cover low-income adults who don't have young children is headed to the Senate floor. Read More

Ill. Senate plans modified gun-carry legislation

Illinois Senate Democrats are crafting concealed carry legislation that doesn't also curb local firearms laws and toughens alcohol-related prohibitions. Read More

Obama to attend Chicago fundraisers this week

President Barack Obama will travel to his hometown of Chicago this week for fundraisers to help Democrats in next year's midterm elections. Read More

Ex-Gov. Thompson disappointed by 'partisan rancor'

Former Gov. Jim Thompson says he's watching Illinois lawmakers closely as the legislative session draws to a close this week. Read More

Gambling expansion bill not ready for vote yet

The sponsor of a proposal authorizing five new casinos in Illinois says the plan isn't quite ready for a vote by fellow lawmakers. Read More

Illinois Senate plans changes to gun measure

The Illinois Senate plans to present a concealed-carry gun bill which keeps local firearms laws intact. Read More

Lightning strike kills fisherman in Central Illinois

A suburban Chicago man died after being struck by lightning while fishing in central Illinois. Read More