Concealed carry bill fails after raucous debate in Illinois House

A Chicago Democrat failed in her attempt to run a concealed-carry bill through the Illinois House. Read More

Kirk 'disappointed' by gun control failure

Senator Mark Kirk says he's disappointed that the Senate has rejected expanded background checks for gun purchases. Read More

Residents near Des Plaines, Fox rivers prepare for flooding

Sandbagging is under way in earnest in Lake County north Chicago, where residents living near the Des Plaines and Fox rivers prepare for possible flooding in coming days. Read More

Officials urge parents to get kids vaccinated

State health officials are urging parents to make sure their children have received all their recommended vaccinations. Read More

Kirk meets with families of Newtown victims

Sen. Mark Kirk has met with families of victims of last year's Connecticut school shooting. Read More

Illinois House approves use of medical marijuana

The Illinois House has approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Read More

IDOT hit pavement for Work Zone Awareness Week

As the 2013 road construction season gets underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation and others are reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Read More

Quinn 'open minded' to legalized medical marijuana

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's ``open minded'' to legalizing marijuana for people with serious illnesses. Read More

Department of Public Health encourages STD awareness

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging testing during STD Awareness Month. Read More

Lawsuit names White Sox owner, former governor

The former head of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is suing White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson. Read More