Illinois looking to attract international visitors

The state of Illinois is looking to attract more international visitors. Read More

Illinois pension fix would offload teacher retirement

The top Republican in the Illinois House and the Democrats' chief pension-reform negotiator are teaming up for another run at the state's retirement-fund crisis. Read More

Illinois man avoids jail for 142 mph DUI crash

A northern Illinois man who crashed his car while driving drunk at 142 mph will not be going to jail. Read More

Kelly thanks supporters for Democratic nomination, GOP too close to call

Former state Rep. Robin Kelly says she's still a little shocked to have won the Democratic nomination to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Read More

House committee OKs gay marriage 6-5

A House committee has endorsed allowing Illinois gay and lesbian couples to marry. Read More

Ill. House begins concealed carry debate

An unusual day, fascinating to some and frustrating to others, brought debate of a concealed-carry bill on the floor of the Illinois House. Read More

Lincoln actor joins museum advocates lobby in DC

An actor who portrays President Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Presidential Library is visiting Washington to help advocate for museums on Capitol Hill. Read More

Illinois House committee to vote on gay marriage Tuesday

An Illinois House committee could vote Tuesday on a measure allowing same-sex couples to marry. Read More

Quinn makes appointments to boards, commissions

Gov. Pat Quinn has named a Chicago lawyer to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Read More

Coroner ID's 3 found shot to death in Pekin home

Authorities say three people found dead in a home in Pekin are a husband, wife and their adult son. Police suspect the three were shot as part of double-homicide and suicide. Read More