Union wants violent cons to stay put

The union representing Illinois correctional workers is demanding a stop to what it says is the transfer of violent maximum-security prison inmates to less-secure lockups. Read More

After return, Kirk pushes bipartisanship in Senate

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says returning to the Senate after suffering a life-threatening stroke has been one of the greatest honors of his life, and one he doesn't want to squander by bickering over p Read More

Feds approve Ill. health exchange with conditions

Illinois has received conditional federal approval for its plan to provide a health insurance marketplace where thousands of state residents will shop for insurance beginning Oct. 1. Read More

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon won't seek re-election

Sheila Simon says she won't seek re-election next year for the office of lieutenant governor. Read More

Federal funds help disabled Illinoisans move

The transition of disabled people from institutional living into their own homes is being eased by $12 million in federal funds. Read More

Lt. Gov. unveils 'game-changing' education reforms

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon has announced potential education reforms that would make college more affordable to Illinois students. Read More

Lincoln smartphone app has 'Abe-a-day' feature

A free Abraham Lincoln app for smartphones has been officially launched to coincide with the 16th president's birthday. Read More

Quinn: State and Obama's agenda similar

Gov. Pat Quinn expects the agenda the president articulates tonight to be similar to his own. Read More

Union memo warns of possible state worker strike

A union that represents Illinois state workers has issued a memo to members telling them how to prepare in case of a possible strike. Read More

Illinois teachers retirement systems grow 14 percent

Investments made by The Teachers Retirement Systems grew 13.9 percent in 2012. Read More