New prosecutor sought on ex-cop's battery claims

A southern Illinois state's attorney is requesting that a special prosecutor be brought in to review a former police officer's claims of being punched by the police chief. Read More

New initiative gives homebuyers up to $24K

Hundreds of Illinois homebuyers may be eligible for financial assistance to cover down payments and closing costs through a new state-run program. Read More

Illinois House committee weighs proposed assault weapons ban

The Illinois House Judiciary Committee much of yesterday hearing about the guns which some say are only weapons of war. Read More

Illinois Lottery calls for responsible gambling

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Illinois Lottery is joining in the activities to mark the occasion. Read More

Illinois Senate approves Medicaid expansion

An expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is one step closer in Illinois. Read More

Cullerton on board with Illinois House pension fix

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is on board with the newest Illinois House pension solution plan. Read More

New Illinois National Guard leader takes over Saturday

Brig. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei will assume command of the Illinois National Guard during a ceremony on Saturday in Chatham. Read More

Bill Clinton to receive Lincoln leadership prize

Former President Bill Clinton is this year's recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation's Lincoln Leadership Prize. Read More

Lt. Gov. Simon, students, college officials share concerns about school costs

College may be a good investment, but what if you can't afford it? Read More

Illinois program for uninsured winds down

An Illinois program for uninsured people with medical problems will not accept new enrollees after this week. Read More