Illinois state senator injured in softball game

State Sen. Matt Murphy has been injured in the annual softball game between the Illinois House and Senate. Read More

IDOT secretary doesn't support 70 mph speed limit

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider is against raising the speed limit to 70 mph on the state's interstates and tollways. Read More

Fewer health applicants than expected in Illinois

Officials say they've received applications from just six insurance carriers wanting to sell 165 health policies on the online insurance marketplace. Read More

Commission urges students to apply for college

A state commission that aims to make college more affordable is expanding a program for students working on college applications. Read More

Senate approves refined gambling expansion bill

The Illinois Senate has approved a refined gambling expansion plan adding five new casinos including one in Chicago. Read More

Cullerton: I've agreed on pension plan with unions

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he's negotiated a "credible and constitutional'' pension-reform plan. Read More

Illinois House committee OKs Madigan pension plan

An Illinois House committee is endorsing a plan by Speaker Michael Madigan to tackle a Goliath-sized public-employee pension deficit. Read More

Senate Republicans offer pension reform ideas

Lawmakers have continually said that pensions are a big problem for the state, but have failed to pass any legislation to the governor. Read More

AFSCME to take vote on new contract

The largest government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit. Read More

Attorneys nominated to fill US judgeships in Illinois

President Barack Obama has nominated three attorneys for federal judgeships in Illinois. Read More