Lightning strike kills fisherman in Central Illinois

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

Illinois House approves Medicaid expansion

The Illinois House has approved a Medicaid expansion to cover low-income adults who don't have children at home. Read More

Rutherford: Memorial Day perfect time to retrieve lost war medals

The state of Illinois is holding more than 100 lost or forgotten military medals in its vaults under the capitol and is trying to return them to the families of veterans. Read More

Ill. lawmakers weigh gay marriage as vote looms

Gay rights advocates are vowing to call a vote in the state's House this week to make Illinois the 13th state to embrace same-sex marriage. Read More

Beware of Oklahoma tornado charity scams

The attorney general’s office is urging Illinois residents who want to donate to charitable efforts to help the victims of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma to watch out for fundraising scams by con Read More

Officials warn boaters to be safe this summer

Officials warn boaters to be safe this summer Read More

Auto parts maker to expand southern Illinois plant

A Japan-based maker of auto components says its roughly $15 million planned expansion of a southern Illinois plant will add 80 jobs. Read More

Quinn signs moratorium on online charter schools

Virtual charter schools in Illinois are being placed on temporary hold. Read More

Dems: Budget deal would keep school funding level

House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a proposed Illinois budget that would keep education funding at the same level and increase human services spending. Read More

Fewer Illinois travelers expected during Memorial Day weekend

It’s a busy travel day across the state, but not as busy as last year. Read More