STATE NEWS
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Strike at University of Illinois enters second day
A strike of building- and food-service workers at the University of Illinois has entered a second day with no plans for a resumption of negotiations. Read More -
Rutherford: All pension reform measures needed to fix the problem
The state treasurer is zeroing in on the moving parts in the pension debate. Read More -
Illinois Lottery: $1 million ticket must be claimed soon
The Illinois Lottery says the lucky winners of a million and a quarter million dollars are about to become very unlucky. Read More -
Fracking opponents to rally at Illinois Statehouse
Thirteen environmental and citizen groups are planning to converge in Springfield to oppose high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois. Read More -
Durbin proposes measures to help wounded veterans
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is proposing two legislative measures that would boost research into orthotics and prosthetics care for service members and veterans. Read More -
State Senate to mull bill replacing all SIU board members
The Board of Trustees for Southern Illinois University may soon be reappointed, if a bill sponsored by State Sen. William Haine (D-Alton) passes. Read More -
Recent storms ease the drought in middle of US
Climatologists say recent rain and snowstorms are slowly easing the grip of the worst U.S. drought in decades. But the wet weather also is creating some potential headaches. Read More -
Illinois settles SEC fraud case over pensions
The federal government is charging Illinois with securities fraud, claiming it misled investors about the health of its pension system. Read More -
No injuries, damage reported in small Southern Illinois quake
Authorities say a small earthquake shook parts of southern Illinois. Read More
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