Long-term care now added to new Medicaid program

State officials say Illinois is moving toward the second phase of a new program for those in the Medicaid system. Read More

Peoria will again host Illinois Pork Expo

The Peoria Civic Center will be all things pork Feb. 5-6 as the Illinois Pork Expo returns to the venue. Read More

Quinn plans trade mission to Mexico

Gov. Pat Quinn is planning another trade mission on behalf of Illinois. Read More

Cullerton wants gay-marriage vote on Valentine's Day

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he wants to pass same-sex marriage legislation on Valentine's Day. Read More

New concealed carry bill may bring groups together

A new concealed carry bill may be what brings pro and anti-gun groups together after a federal court ruled Illinois’ lack of a conceal carry law unconstitutional. Read More

Patrick Fitzgerald takes on Socrates in mock trial

Patrick Fitzgerald has prosecuted mobsters, terrorists, a White House aide and two Illinois governors. On Thursday night, he prosecuted Socrates. Read More

Indiana murder convict mistakenly released in Chicago

Police in Indiana and Illinois are hunting for a convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from custody in Chicago. Read More

2 get prison in Obama campaign scheme

Two brothers from suburban Chicago will serve prison time for stealing more than $50,000 in checks from President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters. Read More

Illinois issues Super Bowl drunken driving warning

State officials are warning drivers that Super Bowl Sunday can be one of the most deadly days of the year in Illinois when it comes to traffic deaths. Read More

Durbin says Thomson prison opening moving forward

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons told him the Justice Department is moving forward with plans to open Thomas prison. Read More