STATE NEWS
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Quinn still optimistic for pension reform
Gov. Pat Quinn is ready to resume tackling the old problems in the new General Assembly, with pension restructuring again chief among them. Read More -
Advocacy group encourages elderly to get flu shots
Illinois residents are being reminded to check on older family members during this flu season and, if needed, to help get a flu shot. Read More -
Mixed reactions to Rep. Smith rejoining the Illinois House
Among the newly sworn in lawmakers in the Illinois House Wednesday was Derrick Smith, who was expelled from the House last summer after he was indicted on a bribery charge, but was re-elected in Novem Read More -
Quinn files appeal over worker contract issue
Gov. Pat Quinn has filed an appeal over a Cook County judge's ruling that the state must pay wage increases promised to workers in 2011. Read More -
Illinois Amber Alert lifted, toddler found safe
An Amber Alert that was issued earlier this morning for an 18-month old girl has been lifted as the toddler has been found safe. Read More -
New General Assembly sworn in, lawmakers select same leadership
The new Illinois General Assembly has been sworn in. Read More -
Madigan, Cullerton re-elected to leadership roles
Michael Madigan has been easily re-elected to another term as speaker of the Illinois House, while a newly inaugurated Illinois Senate has chosen John Cullerton president for another two-year term. Read More -
Scholarships available to students interested in agriculture
The IAA Foundation is offering more scholarships to students with an interest or background in agriculture this year than ever before. Read More -
Gun advocates: AG move is stall tactic
Lawmakers in the corner of guns rights advocates in Illinois think the Attorney General’s request for a rehearing on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeal’s conceal carry d Read More
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