AFSCME to take vote on new contract

The largest government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit. Read More

Attorneys nominated to fill US judgeships in Illinois

President Barack Obama has nominated three attorneys for federal judgeships in Illinois. Read More

Illinois Senate leader still working on pension deal

A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton says he will keep working to pass a pension reform bill he believes can survive a court challenge. Read More

Madigan proposes Illinois pension changes

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is proposing a comprehensive pension-reform package that caps the salary on which a pension can be based and limits annual cost-of-living increases. Read More

Group names Illinois' 10 most endangered historic places

The one-time Chicago home of legendary bluesman Muddy Waters and a 19th century hotel in Quincy are among the 10 most endangered historic places in Illinois. Read More

House GOP members push for fracking vote

House Republicans are pushing for a vote on a bill regulating high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois. Read More

Toddler youngest in world to get lab-made windpipe [UPDATED]

A 2-year-old born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells. Read More

Illinois House bill allows schools to add contraception to lessons

Under the current school code in Illinois, schools which teach sex education should emphasize abstinence. Read More

Wet fields keep Ill. corn planting at standstill

Illinois farmers still can't begin planting their corn crops due to muddy fields caused by the heavy rains that inundated the state in recent weeks. Read More

Health insurance co-op gets Illinois license

A new nonprofit organization called Land of Lincoln Health has received an insurance license from the state of Illinois. Read More