Davis: Fiscal cliff lack of compromise disappointing

Continued hyper-partisanship will be to blame for the nation going over the so-called “fiscal cliff,” according to one of Illinois’ congressmen-elect. Read More

Ill. lawmaker: Pension plan would save $2 billion

One of the sponsors of a new proposal to fix Illinois' pension crisis says the plan would save the state $2 billion next year. Read More

Rev. Jackson: Armed police in schools not answer

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says the National Rifle Association's call for armed police in schools is no solution to mass shootings. Read More

Shootings prompt U. of Ill. student to raise money

A University of Illinois student hopes to raise $50,000 for people affected by last week's shootings at a Connecticut elementary school and he's almost a quarter of the way to his goal. Read More

Bill Daley considering run for Illinois governor

Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley says he's seriously thinking about running for Illinois governor. Read More

FBI: 1 of 2 escaped Chicago inmates arrested

Police say one of two bank robbers has been arrested after the pair's brazen escape from a high-rise federal jail in downtown Chicago sparked a dayslong manhunt. Read More

Illinois reviewing pensions for gun investments

Illinois public pension fund managers are reviewing their portfolios for investments in gun manufacturers after last week's Connecticut school shooting. Read More

Head of Illinois teacher's union doesn't want more guns

The state's largest teacher's union says more guns aren't the answer. Read More

Urbana gambling machines hit million dollar mark

An American Legion post in Urbana is the first business in the state to crack the $1 million mark for monthly revenue from video gambling machines. Read More

Dwight mayor on prison closures: Not 'deciding blow'

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says two major prisons and other state facilities will be closed within weeks after a judge's order. Read More