Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty in campaign case

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., holding back tears, entered a guilty plea in federal court to criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. Read More

Ill. fairgrounds community garden returns

Those with green thumbs, and those who want them, are invited to participate in the Illinois State Fairground's fifth community garden this summer. Read More

Industry, environmentalists mull 'fracking' rules

A bill regulating high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois is expected to be introduced this week in the state House, two weeks after a Senate bill called for a 2-year moratorium on the practice. Read More

Chicago mayor: City won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is not interested in hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic games. Read More

Jesse Jackson Jr., wife to appear Wednesday

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandra, will appear in federal court today. Read More

Ill. House committee considers concealed carry

Opposing sides of the gun debate in Illinois are focusing on whether legislation allowing weapons to be carried publicly will apply to anyone who meets certain requirements or will be stricter. Read More

Doctors-in-training face licensing delays in Ill.

Hundreds of medical students may not be able to start their residency programs in Illinois this summer because of licensing delays. Read More

Court won't hear appeal from ex-Gov. Ryan

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan over his corruption conviction. Read More

Central Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to upgrade natural gas lines

State lawmakers are proposing a fix to rotting natural gas pipes. Read More

Quinn: Prison safety still top of mind

Gov. Pat Quinn says safe working conditions in prisons remain a top priority. Read More