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

Illinois House approves doctors' license fees increase

The Illinois House is approving an increase in physicians' license fees. Read More

Illinois Senate delays vote on gambling

The Illinois Senate is putting the brakes on yet another attempt to expand casino gambling. Read More

Ill. House OKs cap on salary amount for pensions

Lawmakers have found at least one fix for the state's multibillion-dollar pension problem that could pass the Illinois House. Read More

Ill. unemployment rose to 9 percent in January

The state Department of Employment Security says Illinois unemployment rose to 9 percent in January. Read More

Illinois appeals court tosses conviction in SIUE threat case

An Illinois appeals court has thrown out the conviction and five-year prison sentence against a former college student and aspiring rapper who prosecutors say threatened a Virginia Tech-like killing s Read More

Illinois Senate committee OKs 5 new casino locations

An Illinois Senate committee has approved a measure calling for five new casinos and thousands of slots at Chicago's airports. Read More

Illinois lawmakers want to limit spending, to $35,000

Illinois lawmakers are trying to keep a lid on spending. But is running state government on $35,000 reasonable? Read More

Ameren offers payment plan for customers

Ameren customers who are behind on their utility bills are being urged to take advantage of a payment plan that starts with a 10 percent down payment. Read More