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

Lawmakers question retiree health insurance in union contract

Members of a joint legislative panel questioned the state’s Department of Central Management Services about what health insurance will be like under the new labor contract with AFSCME. Read More

Candidates sought for Illinois commodity boards

Farmers who would like to serve three-year terms on Illinois commodity boards may start circulating petitions. Read More

Lincoln's library to commemorate Cinco de Mayo

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year with a roundtable on immigration. Read More