Durbin expects immigration reform vote after June 1

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) expects a vote soon on a comprehensive immigration reform bill that’s been drafted by the so called Gang of Eight. Read More

Quinn pushes for ban on high-capacity ammunition with Newtown parents

Parents of three children killed in the Connecticut school shooting say a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines will help save lives. Read More

Minor Amtrak derailment causes delays near Chicago Union Station

Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station. Read More

State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions

Anxiety and anger are growing among state employees and retirees who wonder what will happen to their pocketbooks if lawmakers make expected changes to the state's pension systems. Read More

Springfield looking at local concealed carry law

Another community is exploring a possible ordinance on concealed guns in the event state lawmakers fail to pass a law by a federal court's deadline. Read More

IDES offers website translation in Klingon

Blame it on "Star Trek" and Microsoft, or at least on the latest translator update. Read More

Illinois proposal makes DUI arrests felonies for hired drivers

Driving under the influence puts many at risk and is already illegal, but State Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) says if you are a hired driver, there should be a harsher punishment. Read More

Bounced checks lead to Illinois Lottery debacle

Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks. Read More

3 charged after posting rape on Facebook page

Three Chicago teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and posting the attack on Facebook. Read More

Simon, others in on effort to protect Scott AFB

Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open. Read More