Senate committee OKs 2 pension overhaul plans

An Illinois Senate committee has advanced two somewhat similar proposals to address Illinois' worst-in-nation pension problem. Read More

Campaign cautions motorists on rural roadways

A statewide safe driving campaign aims to tackle the problem of rural roadway collisions, especially during planting and harvest season. Read More

University of Illinois food, building workers could end strike soon

A federal mediator wrote in an email obtained by The Associated Press that the University of Illinois and the union that represents striking school employees have agreed to meet. Read More

Quinn wants Supreme Court concealed carry appeal

The next step in Illinois’ navigation of concealed-carry, says the attorney general, is the legislature’s. Read More

Madigan: Gay marriage 12 votes short in House

House Speaker Michael Madigan says passing a gay marriage bill out of the Illinois House will be "very difficult.'' Read More

House speaker supports moratorium on fracking

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he supports a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing over legislation calling for regulations on the practice. Read More

Man dubbed 'Bucket List Bandit' to plead in Pa.

A man nicknamed the "Bucket List Bandit'' by the FBI is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to a northwestern Pennsylvania bank robbery. Read More

Budget leader explains state's bill backlog

An Illinois Senate panel heard about the state’s financial condition from members of the administration as well as from interest groups. Read More

Illinois joins multi-state settlement with Google

Illinois will receive about $362,000 from a multi-state settlement with Google over its collection of emails. Read More

Grant helps Illinois students experience nature

Nearly 7,000 students will get to visit state parks, museums and other natural resources sites, thanks to grants provided by private donors. Read More