Recent storms ease the drought in middle of US

Climatologists say recent rain and snowstorms are slowly easing the grip of the worst U.S. drought in decades. But the wet weather also is creating some potential headaches. Read More

Illinois settles SEC fraud case over pensions

The federal government is charging Illinois with securities fraud, claiming it misled investors about the health of its pension system. Read More

No injuries, damage reported in small Southern Illinois quake

Authorities say a small earthquake shook parts of southern Illinois. Read More

Durbin: US keeping close eye on North Korea after threat

With recent threats of an attack on the United States coming out of North Korea, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says U.S. intelligence is keeping an eye on the situation. Read More

Closer look: Business decries Quinn loophole plan

Gov. Pat Quinn says proposed legislation to end some corporate tax breaks is the best way to help pay down $9 billion in overdue bills. Read More

Illinois GOP didn't have votes to oust chairman

A member of the Illinois Republican Party's central committee says a meeting was canceled partly because there weren't enough votes to fire party chairman Pat Brady. Read More

8 buses stolen, sold for scrap

Chicago police are investigating the theft of eight school buses that were later found chopped in pieces at a West Side scrap yard. Read More

Illinois budget sets out $12M increase for Amtrak

One area of state government that's not facing cuts under Illinois's worst-ever budget is its support for passenger rail service. Read More

Quinn OKs eliminating dozens of boards, commissions

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has authorized eliminating and consolidating dozens of state boards and commissions. Read More

Illinois lawmakers weigh mental health in concealed carry debate

The process of putting together legislation about guns continues in Springfield. Read More